{"id":4409859,"date":"2024-08-20T16:58:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T21:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/?p=4409859"},"modified":"2024-08-20T17:59:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T22:59:59","slug":"understanding-stock-companies-in-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olartemoure.com\/en\/understanding-stock-companies-in-colombia\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Stock Companies in Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/money-icon.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;money icon&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Colombia has many different types of stock companies of which there are two main ones, widely used in the country. These are Simplified Joint Stock Companies (S.A.S. by its acronym in Spanish) and Joint Stock Companies (S.A. by its acronym in Spanish).<\/p>\n<p>In this article we will briefly describe each one of them and point out their main differences, so you can decide which one is a better fit for your business plan in Colombia. Depending on your goals, the S.A.S. or the S.A. might be a better fit.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #003366; line-height:1.6em;\">What distinguishes Simplified Joint Stock Companies (S.A.S.) from Joint Stock Companies (S.A.)?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#003366&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;0.5em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0.7em|false|false&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]First, it is important to establish that both are stock equity companies, meaning they prioritize the financial contributions of their shareholders, with the goal of generating profits. Beyond this, however, they have plenty of differences, from their organizational structure to the legal requirements for their incorporation.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/corporate-guys-min-scaled.jpeg&#8221; background_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_image_height=&#8221;100%&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003366&#8243; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3em||3em||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #003366; background-color: white; padding: 0.2em; line-height: 1.7em;\">SIMPLIFIED JOINT STOCK COMPANIES (S.A.S.)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/check-icon.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;check icon&#8221; title_text=&#8221;check icon&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1em|1em|1em|1em|true|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0.1em&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]This type of company has existed in Colombia since 2008 and is characterized by a quick and simple incorporation process, as well as the possibility of being formed by just one shareholder.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/businessman-counts-money-min-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_image_height=&#8221;100%&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;-95%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1em||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003366&#8243; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3em||3em||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/check-icon.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;check icon&#8221; title_text=&#8221;check icon&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1em|1em|1em|1em|true|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0.1em&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Each partner makes a contribution (which can be money, contracts, contribution-in-kind, credit rights, among others), and based on this, their liability is limited to the amount contributed.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/check-icon.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;check icon&#8221; title_text=&#8221;check icon&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1em|1em|1em|1em|true|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0.1em&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]When it comes to the shareholders, there can be shareholders with ordinary shares, some without voting rights, and others with multiple voting rights, or any other type that is created by the shareholders in the company bylaws.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/corporate-persons-min-scaled.jpeg&#8221; background_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_image_height=&#8221;100%&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;-100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1em||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003366&#8243; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3em||3em||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/check-icon.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;check icon&#8221; title_text=&#8221;check icon&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1em|1em|1em|1em|true|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0.1em&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]One attractive feature of S.A.S. is that it offers greater flexibility in terms of organizational structure and decision-making, allowing it to adapt to the specific needs of the business. 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In fact, it has been used for decades in the country, particularly by medium and large companies.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/professional-business-formal-meeting-min-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_image_height=&#8221;100%&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;317%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1em||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003366&#8243; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3em||3em||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/check-icon.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;check icon&#8221; title_text=&#8221;check icon&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1em|1em|1em|1em|true|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0.1em&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]By law, establishing a S.A. requires a more formal process and more documentation compared to a S.A.S. 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