Dian summons 20,000 taxpayers for tax evasion: announces who would face seizures
The National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) and the Attorney General's Office announced the summons of more than 20,000 taxpayers facing criminal charges for tax evasion in 2025.
In the city of Bogotá alone, the DIAN estimates that implementing this measure will raise approximately $50 billion Colombian pesos. This amount is calculated based on penalties imposed on those who default on payments to the Colombian government.
Dian Contingency. Photo: Photomontage based on iStock and Dian images
According to the regulations, taxpayers who fail to attend the summons could be subject to seizure of their personal account or tangible assets . This is according to Article 837 of the DIAN's Tax Statute , which establishes preventive measures and the debtor's payment order.
To carry out this measure, officials may identify the debtor's assets through tax information or through public or private entities, which will be required to respond promptly to the financial administration.
Debts to the Dian. Photo: Photomontage based on iStock and Dian images
In a statement, the National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) summoned 20,944 taxpayers with ongoing criminal proceedings or active complaints for Tuesday, June 17 , for failing to transfer to the State the amounts collected from VAT and withholding tax .
According to Luis Eduardo Llinás Chica, director general of the Dian, this collection campaign is the last opportunity for delinquent taxpayers to reach payment agreements with the Colombian government.
Pay off your tax obligations and avoid having your accounts or assets seized. Photo:
He clarified that citizens can visit the various offices established throughout the country, where they will receive institutional guidance to normalize their tax situation.
This day represents a concrete opportunity for taxpayers to settle their debts, avoiding legal consequences. The partnership between the DIAN and the Attorney General's Office reinforces our commitment to tax compliance and fiscal justice.
This is a strategy implemented by the DIAN (National Tax Agency) to recover overdue debts and enforce payment guarantees for taxpayers who have fallen behind in fulfilling their obligations to the Colombian government.
- Seizure of 220 seized assets belonging to 137 taxpayers with debts exceeding $202.044 billion.
- Application of 5,200 judicial deposits for an estimated value of $80.317 billion, which will be paid toward the debts of 720 taxpayers.
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