Dian prepares April with tax pressure: VAT, withholding tax, and income tax will test business cash flow

Portafolio Journalist 03.26.2026 16:19 Updated: 03.26.2026 16:19

Dian prepares April with tax pressure: VAT, withholding tax, and income tax will test business cash flow

TL;DR

  • April in Colombia is a period of high tax demand, with VAT, withholding tax, and income tax payments due.
  • These converging tax obligations place simultaneous pressure on corporate cash flow.
  • Withholding tax acts as an advance collection for income tax, requiring companies to manage and transfer funds to the state.
  • VAT declarations are periodic (bi-monthly or quad-monthly) based on contributor income levels.
  • Income tax, levied on profits, is paid in installments throughout the year, necessitating early resource planning.
  • Key tax deadlines in April, including withholding tax and large taxpayer income tax installments, increase financial impact.
  • A common mistake is managing tax obligations in isolation, overlooking their collective draw on business liquidity.
  • The tax pressure extends beyond April, with further commitments in May prolonging liquidity challenges.