Dealing with Construction Permits in
Pereira - Colombia
Below is a detailed summary of the procedures, time and costs to build a warehouse. This includes obtaining necessary licenses and permits, completing required notifications and inspections and obtaining utility connections.
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| No. |
Procedure |
Time to Complete |
Associated Costs |
| 1 |
Obtain the ownership history and no-lien certificate
This certificate provides the legal information on the property and on its current and previous ownership. The rate is set according to Decrees 1250 of 1970 and 2280 of 2008, the latter as amended by Resolution 0035 of 2009. Any individual or legal entity can request the issue of an ownership history and no-lien certificate of a property at the Registry Office.
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1 day
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COP 11,840
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| * 2 |
Obtain the certificate of existence and legal representation of the Construction Company
When the parties are Limited Liability Companies, the Certificate of existence and legal Representation must be requested from the Chamber of Commerce. This document certifies the existence of the legal entity, as well as other aspects such as its date of incorporation, its expiration date, registered address, partners, capital, legal representative, his or her authorization to enter into deals in the name of the company, and its line of business. The rates for public registration services are set according to what is established in Decree 393 of 2002.
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1 day
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COP 3,500 (fixed national rate)
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| * 3 |
Obtain certificate of no outstanding payments on property tax
The certificates show that the solicitant is up to date with property tax payments.
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1 day
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No cost (it is paid in the next procedure)
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| 4 |
Pay certificate of no outstanding payments on property tax
Under Article 26 of the Municipal Revenue Statute of Pereira, the property tax bill that has been duly paid and stamped by a bank, serves as a certificate of payments on property tax. However, in practice, users are still obtaining the certificate to apply for the construction license.
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1 day
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COP 8,300 (fixed fee)
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| 5 |
Obtain construction license
The constructor must present the following documents (Article 18 of Decree 564 of 2006):
1. Copy of the ownership history and no-lien certificate, with an issue date of less than one month prior to the date of the request
2. The unified national license request form, established through Resolution 0984 of 2005, issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Housing and Territorial Development
3. Copy of the certificate of existence and legal representation, with an issue date of less than one month prior to the date of the request
4. Copy of the documents or tax statements proving payment of property taxes for the previous five years
5. Drawing of the site and identification of the property
6. List of the addresses of neighboring properties
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30 days
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COP 9,877,188 (the formula for the calculation of the expenses is the following: E=(Cf*i*m)+((Cv*i*j*m)*1.16.) In the case of Pereira, is E = (865,068 x 4 x 0.76) + ((397,520 x 4 x 5.17 x 0.76) x 1.16))
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| 6 |
Pay urban boundary tax
The rate is established by the Municipal Revenue Statute.
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1 day
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COP 6,452,276 (calculated by multiplying the total square meters of the construction by the amount set for the tax)
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| 7 |
Obtain previous approval for water connection services
The availability of the service is not a prerequisite to obtain the construction license. This is stated by Decree 564 of 2006. The legal representative of the construction company must request the connection from the company Aguas y Aguas de Pereira.
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15 days
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No cost
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| 8 |
Receive inspection from authorized contractor
The water company Aguas y Aguas de Pereira supervises and evaluates the construction works to ensure that it complies with current regulations.
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30 days
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No cost
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| 9 |
Final inspection by the water company
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30 days
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No cost
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| * 10 |
Request connection to electricity service
The legal representative of the construction company must request the connection to the company Empresa de Energía de Pereira presenting the following documents:
1. Copy of the deed, land title, or ownership history and no-lien certificate
2. Approved feasibility and electricity design
3. Certificate of zoning status
4. Copy of purchase invoice for the meter and calibration protocols
5. Compliance statement of technical regulation of facilities
6. Photocopy of his identity card
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30 days
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No cost
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| 11 |
Obtain RETIE certificate
The information on RETIE certification was obtained by direct consultation with the certification company Compañía Colombiana de Certificación S.A.
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1 day
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COP 750,000
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| 12 |
Obtain connection to electricity service
A written request is required along with the project’s drawings. With these documents the feasibility and availability is evaluated. Also it is necessary to present a copy of the payments on property tax, the description of the meter device that will be installed, the RETIE certificate, the owner’s identification and a copy of a commercial invoice belonging to a neighbor. A chart with a table of electric charges must also be attached to the application letter.
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8 days
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COP 499,000 (includes labor and materials)
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| * 13 |
Obtain telephone connection
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3 days
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No cost
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| 14 |
Final inspection by the Municipal Government
An official from the Municipal Government schedules the inspections which can take place before, during or at the completion of the work.
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1 day
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No cost
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* Takes place simultaneously with another procedure.
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