Contribution to compensation funds for independents in 2026: what is the rate?
The minimum wage in 2026 was set at $1,750,905, the basis for calculating parafiscal contributions. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- The minimum wage for 2026 is set at $1,750,905, influencing parafiscal contribution calculations.
- Independent workers have two options for contributing to family compensation funds: a basic 0.6% or a full 2% contribution.
- The basic contribution of 0.6% costs approximately $10,505 monthly, while the full contribution of 2% costs $35,018 monthly.
- Independent workers, even with the full contribution, are not eligible for the monetary quota, which is exclusive to dependent employees.
- Affiliation with health and pension systems is a prerequisite for contributing to family compensation funds.
- The Income Base for compensation fund contributions must match that used for health and pension contributions.
- Online platforms are available for independent workers to affiliate with compensation funds like Cafam, Colsubsidio, and Compensar.
- Contributions are paid through the Integrated Contribution Liquidation Form (Pila).