Know the Rules for Your Move in Colombia
A national habilitación from the Ministry of Transport, with a substantial minimum capital requirement and real, serious enforcement.
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Colombia regulates commercial goods transport nationally through the Ministry of Transport, which grants habilitación (authorization) to operate the Servicio Público de Transporte Terrestre Automotor de Carga (Public Road Freight Transport Service), the same framework household moving companies (mudanzas/trasteos) operate under, confirmed directly by a joint 2020 Ministry circular addressing moving companies specifically. Always confirm current requirements directly before hiring a mover.
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Habilitación from the Ministry of Transport, requiring substantial minimum capital, RNDC registration, and per-vehicle documentation.
Colombia →The Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC), with both a free administrative complaint channel and a formal consumer-protection legal action.
Covered within the Colombia pageA single unified Permiso Originario, a separate vehicle certificate, and a distinct Andean insurance policy where the mover’s own vehicles run Ecuador/Peru/Bolivia routes.
International: Colombia →Select a page
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only. Regulations may change: Colombia’s habilitación framework was under active regulatory review as of 2025. Always confirm current requirements directly with the Ministry of Transport before hiring a mover.
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