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Retirement in Colombia

O
#1

I also like Colombia for retirement. But the problem is that Colombia tax your Social Security and other retirement income. Because of this a person can loose 30% of his income. In that case it is worse than in US.

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M
#2

This has been discussed quite a bit in this forum.  Try a search first

O
#3

Thank you. I will try.

nico peligro
#4

Or another forum I wont mention here.


I personally dont know anyone who pays tax on their overseas income in Colombia and I know quite a few expats.


May not alwsys be to the letter of the law  but thats the way it is.

O
#5

Thank you!

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