¿Qué tanto se afectarán los colombianos que compran en plataformas como Shein, Temu y Amazon con el IVA del 19%?

Periodista Portafolio02.01.2026 11:52 Actualizado: 02.01.2026 12:14

¿Qué tanto se afectarán los colombianos que compran en plataformas como Shein, Temu y Amazon con el IVA del 19%?

TL;DR

  • Colombia introduced new tax regulations via Decree 1474 of 2025, effective in 2026.
  • Purchases from cross-border e-commerce platforms exceeding $50 will now incur a 19% VAT.
  • Previously, purchases under $200 were exempt from VAT.
  • The change aims to prevent the misuse of the *minimis* rule for tax evasion and to ensure fair competition with national businesses.
  • Concerns exist about the potential impact on consumers accessing lower-priced goods.
  • In Q3 2025, the average online purchase value in Colombia was below $50.
  • International package arrivals more than doubled in 2025 compared to 2024.