The RUT , which stands for Single Tax Registry, is the document that identifies and classifies people and entities according to their economic, commercial or patrimonial activity, determining whether or not they declare income in Colombia. If you have not done this process, today I will teach you how to get the RUT .
Nowadays, many people who were not registered in the RUT need to file taxes for the first time. To help with this, the DIAN has enabled an online service to obtain the RUT online. Next, in this guide I will explain how to get the RUT for the first time.
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Before going into details, I would number library like to tell you more about the RUT so that you have context about its importance before starting with the section on how the RUT is obtained .
What is the RUT?
According to the DIAN, the RUT “is the sole mechanism to identify, locate and classify the subjects of obligations administered by the DIAN, as well as those who by legal provision must do so or by decision of the DIAN, in accordance with current legal and regulatory standards.”
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Let me explain it in other words! The RUT is like a special database that has information about all the people and companies that must register in it. This database helps the DIAN to do its job of collecting taxes and controlling tax matters better.
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What is the RUT for?
The RUT, or Single Tax Registry, is primarily used to identify and register individuals and companies in Colombia for tax purposes. However, it has other main functions such as:
It is used to show and confirm your economic activity when you have commercial, work or economic relationships with third parties. For example, if you are a natural person, you must present it in order to collect payments.
It helps you understand and comply with your tax, customs and foreign exchange obligations to the government.