Navigating the intricate process of establishing a company, addressing complex tax matters, and managing dynamic relationships with shareholders, the business world entails a series of legal implications that can be overwhelming. At Pinzón Pinzón & Asociados, our commitment transcends mere legal advice; we offer continuous support to entrepreneurs, providing a comprehensive service that encompasses all the company’s legal needs and obligations. Our approach is straightforward: allow our clients to focus on growing their businesses while we handle the legal details. Some of the areas in which we provide support include:

Corporate Affairs:

• Formation of companies, branches of foreign companies, and non-profit entities.
• Custody and management of corporate books.
• Preparation and support in regular and/or extraordinary meetings of the board of directors, partners’ meetings, and shareholders’ assemblies.
• Appointment of administrators (members of the Board of Directors and legal representatives) and statutory auditors.
• Implementation of statutory reforms.
• Capital increases and reductions, with or without reimbursement of contributions.
• Analysis and registration of control situations and/or business groups.
• Business reorganization processes.
• Procedures before the Superintendence of Companies related to corporate procedures that require prior authorization from this entity.
• Registration of foreign investment in matters related to corporate issues (capitalizations, dividend remittances, among others).
• Legal implementation of (i) the System of self-control and risk management of money laundering and financing of terrorism (SARLAFT) and (ii) Business Ethics Programs.
• Liquidation of companies.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):

• Advisory on the acquisition of shares, assets, and specific business lines.
• Privatization of companies.
• Reorganization, merger, and spin-off of companies.
• Preparation of pre-contractual agreements, shareholder agreements, and investment frameworks.
• Assistance and support in competitive acquisition processes.
• Due diligence for the purchase and sale of companies.
• Business collaborations, joint ventures, and collaboration agreements.

Foreign Exchange:

• Structuring and execution of foreign exchange operations.
• Review of due diligence and compliance with foreign exchange obligations to identify potential contingencies a company may face, as well as opportunities for improvement in developed processes.
• Management of compensation accounts and submission of reports to authorities, in compliance with applicable foreign exchange regulations.
• Representation and support in foreign exchange processes before administrative and judicial authorities.
• Registration, modifications, cancellations, and updates of foreign investment before the Central Bank. Response to information requests from this entity.
• Review of corporate books to determine the shareholding composition of Colombian companies receiving foreign investment to verify compliance with foreign investment registered with the Central Bank and make any necessary corrections.

Tax:

• Analysis to avoid double taxation and to identify and assess the tax impact on cross-border transactions to be carried out.
• Advisory on the distribution of profit dividends to shareholders in Colombia and abroad.
• Support before tax authorities and the administrative litigation jurisdiction in Colombia.
• Legal assistance in tax audits conducted by the tax administration.
• Analysis of accounting documents to prevent tax risks.

By entrusting us with these legal aspects, our clients can concentrate on the strategic and operational growth of their businesses, confident that their legal obligations are managed with professionalism and diligence.