These are the codes of economic activities of the Dian - Sectors

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Mandatory for any person or entity that carries out economic activities.

Learn about the ISIC codes that will help you make tax procedures easier.

The Directorate of National Taxes and Customs or Dian plays a very important role in the classification and regulation of economic activities of natural or legal persons.

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In order to guarantee a adequate taxation and comply with the different tax obligationsthe Dian has established a ISIC economic activity code system, that determines the work of merchants, employees and taxpayers.

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Importance of ISIC codes

The codes of the economic activities of the dianare one of the main tools that this entity has to classify and differentiate the various activities businesses that take place in the country. These three or four digit numbers allow a proper identification and registration of companies, natural persons and other entities, facilitating the application of the corresponding tax regulations.

The correct registration of economic activity code is important to determine the taxes and specific fiscal obligations that corresponds to each unique tax registry or RUT. In addition, these codes are also used by the tax entity to follow up on fines, statistics and monitoring of economic activities.

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It’s important to put attention on the codes of economic activities can be updated or modified periodically. Therefore, it is advisable to check the most recent information on the Dian’s website and resolutions issued by this entity.