In accordance with Article 480 of the Code of Commerce, legal persons abroad which require a certificate of existence and legal representation of a company must request it before the respective Colombian consulate, in compliance with the following requirements:

• Certificate of Incorporation of the company stating the partners, contributions, legal representation and term in compliance with the respective legal formalities.

• Certification of existence and legal representation of the company issued by the competent authority of the country in which it is registered, in accordance with the legal regulations established for the purpose in that country.

• Valid identity document of the legal representative of the company.

Costs and Means of Payment

Geographic Zone Cost Europe and Cuba EUR €64 Rest of The World USD $75 Previous table includes stamp duty.   2014 Costs for Europe (EUROS) Ministery Base Cost Stamp Duty Total Cost €56 €8 €64   2014 Costs for The Rest of The World (USD) Ministery Base Cost Stamp Duty Total Cost $64 $11 $75   Citizen’s Guide to EPS

Please note that you must have formalized your request for copies before you can make the respective payment. Electronic payment: On the internet, to use the Electronic Payment System, press the Safe Payments On Line button (see our Citizen’s Guide to EPS). Remember that, in order to pay by EPS, you must have an active account in Colombia with a financial entity which provides electronic payment service. Means of payment must be verified for each consulate. See the Directory of Consulates.