Colombia has lowered the deemed minimum interest rate on shareholder and partner loans to 9.25% for the 2025 tax year, down from 12.69% in 2024.
Colombia’s Ministry of Finance has issued Decree No. 0771 on 7 July 2025, establishing a deemed minimum annual interest rate of 9.25% for the 2025 tax year on loans between companies and their partners or shareholders.
The rate applies to loans granted by a company to its shareholders or partners, and vice versa, and represents a decrease from the 12.69% rate set for the 2024 tax year.
The deemed interest rate is used for tax purposes to determine the minimum acceptable yield in related-party loan transactions, ensuring proper income recognition and preventing tax base erosion.