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Colombia’s Constitutional Court reportedly strikes down 19% betting VAT

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Colombia’s Constitutional Court reportedly declared Decree 1474 of 2025 unconstitutional on 15 April 2026, removing its 19% VAT on online betting and spirits. DIAN must process related refunds within 30 days of notification, although public accounts differ over whether the tax was collected and which payments fall within the refund scope.

Operators may need to assess refund claims after the court’s reported removal of the temporary betting VAT.

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