Alleged DIAN hack raises alert over possible data leak
The institution activated protocols after detecting a vulnerability The National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) launched a technical investigation to determine whether one of its digital platforms was compromised and whether a leak of user information may have occurred. The alert originated during the night of March 3, when the…
Consolidated imports and the risk of unintentional smuggling
Natural persons are unknowingly engaging in smuggling when importing consolidated cargo An increasing number of natural persons are losing merchandise after importing under consolidated cargo schemes that appear to be legal but present documentary inconsistencies before DIAN. In several cases, the situation only becomes evident when customs authorities carry out…
UVT 2026: New Limits for the 4×1,000 Tax and Income Tax Filing in Colombia
What is the UVT and why does it matter for your taxes in 2026? The Unidad de Valor Tributario (UVT) is a unit of measure used by Colombia’s National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) to calculate taxes, penalties, thresholds, and tax obligations. Each year, DIAN updates this value based on…
Colombia and China Advance Customs Cooperation to Facilitate Trade
Colombia’s National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) achieved a notable milestone in its commercial relationship with the People’s Republic of China by signing an Action Plan that marks the beginning of the process toward a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs of both countries. This…
Contingency in DIAN Systems — What Happened and What Customs Users Should Do
What Happened On November 28, 2025, DIAN declared a contingency after reporting “partial unavailability” in its customs IT systems.The systems affected were Muisca Carga, Salida de Mercancías, and SYGA Importaciones — key platforms for import, export, and the logistical movement of goods. According to official communications, the measure went into…