Beauty licensing in Colombia
Everything beauty professionals need to know about licensing, training and business registration in Colombia — sourced from SENA (formación) and 3 other regulators.
This page is informational. Regulations change — verify current requirements with the official regulators linked below before making business decisions.
Profession-by-profession requirements
| Profession | License |
|---|---|
Estilista Decreto 219/1998 y Resolución 2117/2010 exigen certificado de competencia laboral SENA o curso reconocido. | Required |
Barbero Mismo marco: certificado SENA o equivalente. | Required |
Esteticista Resolución 2263/2004 — técnico en estética y cosmetología SENA obligatorio para centros de estética. | Required |
Manicurista Recomendado certificado SENA. | Voluntary |
Registering a salon business in Colombia
Entity types
- Persona natural
- SAS
- LTDA
- SA
Est. cost: SAS: COP$200.000–$1.000.000 (cámara + notaría)
Timeline: 1–5 días
IVA 19% sobre servicios de belleza. Régimen simple opcional bajo COP$3.500M.
Official government & regulator resources
Common questions about beauty licensing in Colombia
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