Last days to pay ICA in Bogotá: taxpayers face a key deadline that expires this week
Keeping up with taxes is important to avoid headaches. Photo: Courtesy - RenoBo / A.P.I.
TL;DR
- The deadline to declare and pay the Industry and Commerce Tax (ICA) for the first two months of 2026 in Bogotá is Friday, April 10th.
- Paying on time prevents penalties and interest, and helps fund city services and projects.
- Taxpayers obligated to pay include individuals and legal entities whose tax liability in 2025 exceeded 391 UVT (approximately $19.4 million pesos).
- The ICA is a major revenue source for the district, with collections reaching 1.9 trillion pesos to date.
- A voluntary component allows taxpayers to contribute an additional 3%, 5%, or 10% to fund higher education scholarships for young Bogotans through the Atenea Agency.
- Over 20,000 young people have benefited from these scholarships.
- In 2025, 24,568 individuals made the voluntary contribution, a 15% increase from the previous year.
- Payments can be made online via Pagos Bogotá (PSE or bank transfers) or in person at designated service points.