In Colombia, the Rut and the Runt are usually confused by citizens due to their similar initials; Sin embargo, son two totally different identification and registration systems serving different surroundings. Here we explain the difference and what each one is for.
Rut
For a start, Rut in Colombia is the Single Tax Registrya mechanism created by the DIAN, to assign a unique number to natural and legal persons who have to pay taxes in the country.
This record is necessary to carry out an order of the tax obligations of taxpayers and to facilitate compliance with tax obligations.
(Keep reading: Can you ask for an ‘updated’ RUT? Pay attention to the response of the director of the Dian).
When is it mandatory? It is important to note that Ruth It is mandatory for any person or entity that carries out economic activities in the countryregardless of whether it is a natural or legal person.
Mandatory for any person or entity that performs economic activities
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On the other hand, the Runt in Colombia is the Unique National Traffic Registryan information system that guarantees high reliability and transparency of each of the processes and procedures that are carried out in matters of the transit and transportation sector.
(Also read: Runt: this is how you can check information about your vehicle).
in fact, the Runt collects information on driver’s licensestraffic fines, compulsory insurance, among other aspects related to mobility.
When is it mandatory? the runt It is mandatory for those people who must carry out procedures related to mobility such as vehicle registration, license renewal, among others.
The Runt in Colombia is the Unique National Traffic Registry.
GERALDINE BAJONERO VASQUEZ
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