Colombia vs Denmark — VAT Rules Compared
Key VAT rules, thresholds, invoicing obligations and penalties in Colombia and Denmark, side by side with dated official sources.
| Rule | Colombia | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | 19% | 25% |
| Reduced rates | 5% | None |
| Registration threshold | No general threshold | DKK 50,000 (~€6,700) |
| Currency | COP | DKK |
| Filing frequency | Bimonthly or quarterly | Monthly, quarterly, or biannually |
| Invoice rules | Electronic invoicing mandatory for all VAT-registered businesses via DIAN platform. | Standard EU requirements. Digital bookkeeping mandatory from 2024. Invoices must reference the Danish CVR number. |
| Penalties | 5% per month for late filing, up to 100% of tax due. Interest at market rate + 3%. | Interest at the national bank rate + 0.7% per month. Fixed fines for late filing. |
| Specific regimes | Mandatory electronic invoicing via DIAN · Excluded goods/services list exempt from VAT · Special regime for simplified taxation (RST) | No reduced VAT rates — 25% applies to almost everything · Mandatory digital bookkeeping · Special rules for non-profit organizations |
| In force since | 01 Jan 2017 | 01 Jan 1992 |
| Last verified | 01 Sept 2026 | 01 Sept 2026 |
Main differences
Denmark applies the higher standard rate (25% vs 19%), a 6.0 point gap that directly affects consumer pricing. Registration starts at No general threshold in Colombia against DKK 50,000 (~€6,700) in Denmark, and returns are filed bimonthly or quarterly versus monthly, quarterly, or biannually.
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Disclaimer : This tool is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional tax advice. Consult a qualified tax advisor for decisions regarding your tax situation.Source : EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC
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