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International Quality Productions Bogota-Cundinamarca is known for high standards of production, including television series, films and commercials that have had international acclaim, such as:
Content and production services for television www.be-tv.net
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Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for television www.caracoltv.com Content and production services for television www.cmi.com.co
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1994. It has been exported to more than 80 countries.
Invest in Bogota We are the investment promotion agency for Bogota and Cundinamarca, a public-private partnership between the Bogota Chamber of Commerce, the Bogota City Government and the Government of Cundinamarca.
Film production; content for television; production services www.cmoproducciones.com
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.
Content and production services for television www.coltevision.com
Our mission is to support investors that are exploring opportunities in Bogota and Cundinamarca. In 2009 we were ranked as the top non- OECD investment promotion agency in the World by
Film production; content for television; production services www.dynamoproducciones.net
the World Bank.
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.
Film production; content for television; production services www.laberinto.com.co
We have a multidisciplinary team with sector-specific expertise, which allows us to provide prospective investors with value added advice and information. We offer, free of charge, and in absolute confidentiality, services for investors during each stage
Film production; content for television; production services www.rhayuela.com Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for television www.canalrcnmsn.com Content and production services for television www.televideo.com.co
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of their investment process.
Exploratory Phase General, sector and company specific information.
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.
Coordination of fact-finding visits. Meetings with government and regulatory authorities. Visits to existing investors.
Content and production services for television www.vista.com.co
Meetings with professional service firms. Meetings with educational and training institutions.
…as well as recognized international companies…
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for Latin America, Europe and Asia.
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Start-Up Phase Advice during start-up. Support with permits and regulations.
In 2007 Fox acquired 51% of Telecolombia as a regional production platform of television content. www.telecolombia.com In 2009, Sony acquired 50% of Teleset as a regional production platform of television content. www.teleset.com.co In 2009, Telemundo allied itself with RTI Colombia for the regional production of television content. www.rtitv.com
…and a significant number of companies specialized in digital content.
Contacts with potential suppliers, clients or partners. Development of tailor made training programs, including Talk to the World, the city’s English language training program.
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.
Follow up of your company’s development. Support in reinvestment-related activities. Networking with other companies.
Television series produced by Sony in Colombia for the Latin American market.
International Sony-Nickelodeon television series whose second season was produced in Colombia. www.e-nnova.com
www.immersionsoftware.com
www.zerofractal.com
Continuous monitoring and improvement of business climate. Please contact us at:
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www.oruga.com.co
Operational Phase
Email: info@investinbogota.org Phone: +57 (1) 742-3030 Fax: +57 (1) 742-3050 Address: Carrera 7 N.° 71-21, Torre B, Of. 901 Bogotá, Colombia www.investinbogota.org
& CUNDINAMARCA
Bogota-Cundinamarca has
Skilled and Available Human Resources
Competitive Costs and Reduced Production Times
Strong Institutional Support
In Bogota-Cundinamarca there is high availability of skilled personnel experienced in activities related to audiovisual production.
Bogota-Cundinamarca has one of the most competitive cost structures in the Americas.
The audiovisual industry is a strategic sector for Colombia and Bogota-Cundinamarca.
all you need for a successful audiovisual production.
In Colombia it is possible to reduce costs by 60 per cent without Emiliano Calemzuk, sacrificing quality.
Graduates from Audiovisual and Related Careers (2001-2008)
Bogota - Cundinamarca is a dynamic and cosmopolitan region of more than nine million inhabitants. Thanks to its economic performance, pro-investment environment and excellent quality of life, it is one of the best destinations to do business in Latin America.
3,000 2,500
Average Cost of One Hour of Production of a Soap Opera (2006-2008)
2,000
Weekly Compensation of an Art Director and Camera Person (2008)
1,500 1,399
Skilled human resources: There is a high availability of skilled personnel with extensive experience in audiovisual production activities. Competitive production times and costs: Audiovisual productions made in Bogota-Cundinamarca have an excellent production time-cost ratio, which generates significant savings without compromising quality. Locations: Bogota-Cundinamarca has a large supply of locations with a variety of climates, some of which
128
Graduate Art Audiovisual and Visual and Studies Multimedia Techniques
Film and Audiovisual Studies
200,000
Arts
Fine Arts
Film, TV and Photography Techniques
Art and Visual Studies
Total
4,000
The National Television Commission is the state entity that regulates television. It seeks to promote Colombia as a global hub for the development of television content.
3,000
80,000
100,000
2,000
Source: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Observatorio Laboral
50,000
50,000
Venezuela
Argentina
1,000 950
1,000
50,000
0
IT Graduates (2008)
0
25,000
25,000
Source: Televideo
24,000
have not yet appeared in film or television.
Colombia
Mexico
Brazil
Colombia
Durban
Mexico
Source: Unions and institutions of the audiovisual industry of each country Invest in Bogota calculations
Argentina
Brazil
USA
Art Director Camera Person
22,000
Incentives: Colombia offers attractive tax incentives for investment in movie projects.
The Colombian Film Commission and Proimágenes en Movimiento promote audiovisual production and Colombia as a location for shooting films.
5,000
150,000 150,000
US$
Film and TV Production
70
200,000
248
US$
35
0
199
5,800
6,000
621 305
500
The Ministry of Culture and the Mayor´s Office of Bogota have agreed to set up a one-stop-shop to simplify procedures. 7,000
7,000 250,000
1,000
Bogota-Cundinamarca is becoming a new hub for audiovisual production in Latin America thanks to its: Broad experience: The region has a well established audiovisual industry with recognized international and local production companies. High quality: In recent years a large number of productions for export have been shot in Bogota Cundinamarca.
The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications has designed policies to position Colombia as a hub for content generation in Latin America.
President Fox Television Studios
3,005
20,000 17,000
Duty free import of equipment and supplies
The city has a complete supply of goods and services for the industry, including specialized companies in development, preproduction, postproduction, promotion and distribution of film and television.
15,000 11,000
Free Trade Zones: A preferential income tax of 15%
Industry Suppliers
19,000
Attractive Incentives for Audiovisual Industry
Purchase of supplies, capital goods and services with no VAT Possibility of selling to the Colombian market Possibility of creating a single-company free trade zone subject to certain requirements
10,000
A dynamic industry with experience and quality
Plan Vallejo for Services 5,000
For over 30 years companies located in Bogota-Cundinamarca have acquired significant experience in audiovisual production services and in producing high quality content.
Duty free import of capital goods VAT deferral, subject to a services export commitment
3,300
0 San Jose
Buenos Aires
Bogota
São Paulo
Santiago
Monterrey
Guadalajara
Source: Everest Research Institute
Cinematographic lab with digital postproduction
Sale and lease of equipment for audiovisual projects
Rental of equipment for audiovisual projects
Income Tax Deductions: 125% deduction of a investment in a film project, up to the limit indicated by the Ministry of Culture Deduction of up to 30% of investment in fixed productive assets
Many Locations
Sales of the Colombian Audiovisual Industry (2005-2009) 1000 876
900 800
US$ Millions
700
904
921
742 628
In recent years, sales have grown at a CAGR of 12%, reaching US$ 921 million in 2009.
600
90% of revenues are from television.
500 400 300 200 100 0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Source: Superintendencia de Sociedades 2005-2009. Invest in Bogota calculations Note: Constant exchange rate: 1 US$ = COP$ 2,000
70% of total companies and 94% of sales in Colombia are generated in BogotaCundinamarca.
I would absolutely tell anybody to come to Colombia, I think it’s a fantastic place to shoot, the speed at which people have accommodated our needs and desires has been remarkable. The people here have been enthusiastic and talented, and made us excited to be here. I’ve shot in lots of parts of the world, I’ve been in the business 30 years, I’ve shot in many countries and I can’t remember a better experience than I’ve had in Colombia.
Bogota-Cundinamarca has many urban and rural locations including modern, historic and natural settings. Furthermore, filming can take place in a range of climates all year round. Many locations have not yet appeared in film or television.
VAT and Local ICA Tax Exemptions Services exported are exempt of VAT and local ICA. Legal Stability Agreement Guarantees the initial terms of the investment for up to twenty years.
David Madden, Executive Vice-president Fox Television Studios
Photos: Germán Montes (2008); Stephan Riedel (2009); ASA Foto Taller (2008); – Archivo Fotográfico Instituto Distrital de Turismo
Bogota-Cundinamarca has
Skilled and Available Human Resources
Competitive Costs and Reduced Production Times
Strong Institutional Support
In Bogota-Cundinamarca there is high availability of skilled personnel experienced in activities related to audiovisual production.
Bogota-Cundinamarca has one of the most competitive cost structures in the Americas.
The audiovisual industry is a strategic sector for Colombia and Bogota-Cundinamarca.
all you need for a successful audiovisual production.
In Colombia it is possible to reduce costs by 60 per cent without Emiliano Calemzuk, sacrificing quality.
Graduates from Audiovisual and Related Careers (2001-2008)
Bogota - Cundinamarca is a dynamic and cosmopolitan region of more than nine million inhabitants. Thanks to its economic performance, pro-investment environment and excellent quality of life, it is one of the best destinations to do business in Latin America.
3,000 2,500
Average Cost of One Hour of Production of a Soap Opera (2006-2008)
2,000
Weekly Compensation of an Art Director and Camera Person (2008)
1,500 1,399
Skilled human resources: There is a high availability of skilled personnel with extensive experience in audiovisual production activities. Competitive production times and costs: Audiovisual productions made in Bogota-Cundinamarca have an excellent production time-cost ratio, which generates significant savings without compromising quality. Locations: Bogota-Cundinamarca has a large supply of locations with a variety of climates, some of which
128
Graduate Art Audiovisual and Visual and Studies Multimedia Techniques
Film and Audiovisual Studies
200,000
Arts
Fine Arts
Film, TV and Photography Techniques
Art and Visual Studies
Total
4,000
The National Television Commission is the state entity that regulates television. It seeks to promote Colombia as a global hub for the development of television content.
3,000
80,000
100,000
2,000
Source: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Observatorio Laboral
50,000
50,000
Venezuela
Argentina
1,000 950
1,000
50,000
0
IT Graduates (2008)
0
25,000
25,000
Source: Televideo
24,000
have not yet appeared in film or television.
Colombia
Mexico
Brazil
Colombia
Durban
Mexico
Source: Unions and institutions of the audiovisual industry of each country Invest in Bogota calculations
Argentina
Brazil
USA
Art Director Camera Person
22,000
Incentives: Colombia offers attractive tax incentives for investment in movie projects.
The Colombian Film Commission and Proimágenes en Movimiento promote audiovisual production and Colombia as a location for shooting films.
5,000
150,000 150,000
US$
Film and TV Production
70
200,000
248
US$
35
0
199
5,800
6,000
621 305
500
The Ministry of Culture and the Mayor´s Office of Bogota have agreed to set up a one-stop-shop to simplify procedures. 7,000
7,000 250,000
1,000
Bogota-Cundinamarca is becoming a new hub for audiovisual production in Latin America thanks to its: Broad experience: The region has a well established audiovisual industry with recognized international and local production companies. High quality: In recent years a large number of productions for export have been shot in Bogota Cundinamarca.
The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications has designed policies to position Colombia as a hub for content generation in Latin America.
President Fox Television Studios
3,005
20,000 17,000
Duty free import of equipment and supplies
The city has a complete supply of goods and services for the industry, including specialized companies in development, preproduction, postproduction, promotion and distribution of film and television.
15,000 11,000
Free Trade Zones: A preferential income tax of 15%
Industry Suppliers
19,000
Attractive Incentives for Audiovisual Industry
Purchase of supplies, capital goods and services with no VAT Possibility of selling to the Colombian market Possibility of creating a single-company free trade zone subject to certain requirements
10,000
A dynamic industry with experience and quality
Plan Vallejo for Services 5,000
For over 30 years companies located in Bogota-Cundinamarca have acquired significant experience in audiovisual production services and in producing high quality content.
Duty free import of capital goods VAT deferral, subject to a services export commitment
3,300
0 San Jose
Buenos Aires
Bogota
São Paulo
Santiago
Monterrey
Guadalajara
Source: Everest Research Institute
Cinematographic lab with digital postproduction
Sale and lease of equipment for audiovisual projects
Rental of equipment for audiovisual projects
Income Tax Deductions: 125% deduction of a investment in a film project, up to the limit indicated by the Ministry of Culture Deduction of up to 30% of investment in fixed productive assets
Many Locations
Sales of the Colombian Audiovisual Industry (2005-2009) 1000 876
900 800
US$ Millions
700
904
921
742 628
In recent years, sales have grown at a CAGR of 12%, reaching US$ 921 million in 2009.
600
90% of revenues are from television.
500 400 300 200 100 0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Source: Superintendencia de Sociedades 2005-2009. Invest in Bogota calculations Note: Constant exchange rate: 1 US$ = COP$ 2,000
70% of total companies and 94% of sales in Colombia are generated in BogotaCundinamarca.
I would absolutely tell anybody to come to Colombia, I think it’s a fantastic place to shoot, the speed at which people have accommodated our needs and desires has been remarkable. The people here have been enthusiastic and talented, and made us excited to be here. I’ve shot in lots of parts of the world, I’ve been in the business 30 years, I’ve shot in many countries and I can’t remember a better experience than I’ve had in Colombia.
Bogota-Cundinamarca has many urban and rural locations including modern, historic and natural settings. Furthermore, filming can take place in a range of climates all year round. Many locations have not yet appeared in film or television.
VAT and Local ICA Tax Exemptions Services exported are exempt of VAT and local ICA. Legal Stability Agreement Guarantees the initial terms of the investment for up to twenty years.
David Madden, Executive Vice-president Fox Television Studios
Photos: Germán Montes (2008); Stephan Riedel (2009); ASA Foto Taller (2008); – Archivo Fotográfico Instituto Distrital de Turismo
Bogota-Cundinamarca has
Skilled and Available Human Resources
Competitive Costs and Reduced Production Times
Strong Institutional Support
In Bogota-Cundinamarca there is high availability of skilled personnel experienced in activities related to audiovisual production.
Bogota-Cundinamarca has one of the most competitive cost structures in the Americas.
The audiovisual industry is a strategic sector for Colombia and Bogota-Cundinamarca.
all you need for a successful audiovisual production.
In Colombia it is possible to reduce costs by 60 per cent without Emiliano Calemzuk, sacrificing quality.
Graduates from Audiovisual and Related Careers (2001-2008)
Bogota - Cundinamarca is a dynamic and cosmopolitan region of more than nine million inhabitants. Thanks to its economic performance, pro-investment environment and excellent quality of life, it is one of the best destinations to do business in Latin America.
3,000 2,500
Average Cost of One Hour of Production of a Soap Opera (2006-2008)
2,000
Weekly Compensation of an Art Director and Camera Person (2008)
1,500 1,399
Skilled human resources: There is a high availability of skilled personnel with extensive experience in audiovisual production activities. Competitive production times and costs: Audiovisual productions made in Bogota-Cundinamarca have an excellent production time-cost ratio, which generates significant savings without compromising quality. Locations: Bogota-Cundinamarca has a large supply of locations with a variety of climates, some of which
128
Graduate Art Audiovisual and Visual and Studies Multimedia Techniques
Film and Audiovisual Studies
200,000
Arts
Fine Arts
Film, TV and Photography Techniques
Art and Visual Studies
Total
4,000
The National Television Commission is the state entity that regulates television. It seeks to promote Colombia as a global hub for the development of television content.
3,000
80,000
100,000
2,000
Source: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Observatorio Laboral
50,000
50,000
Venezuela
Argentina
1,000 950
1,000
50,000
0
IT Graduates (2008)
0
25,000
25,000
Source: Televideo
24,000
have not yet appeared in film or television.
Colombia
Mexico
Brazil
Colombia
Durban
Mexico
Source: Unions and institutions of the audiovisual industry of each country Invest in Bogota calculations
Argentina
Brazil
USA
Art Director Camera Person
22,000
Incentives: Colombia offers attractive tax incentives for investment in movie projects.
The Colombian Film Commission and Proimágenes en Movimiento promote audiovisual production and Colombia as a location for shooting films.
5,000
150,000 150,000
US$
Film and TV Production
70
200,000
248
US$
35
0
199
5,800
6,000
621 305
500
The Ministry of Culture and the Mayor´s Office of Bogota have agreed to set up a one-stop-shop to simplify procedures. 7,000
7,000 250,000
1,000
Bogota-Cundinamarca is becoming a new hub for audiovisual production in Latin America thanks to its: Broad experience: The region has a well established audiovisual industry with recognized international and local production companies. High quality: In recent years a large number of productions for export have been shot in Bogota Cundinamarca.
The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications has designed policies to position Colombia as a hub for content generation in Latin America.
President Fox Television Studios
3,005
20,000 17,000
Duty free import of equipment and supplies
The city has a complete supply of goods and services for the industry, including specialized companies in development, preproduction, postproduction, promotion and distribution of film and television.
15,000 11,000
Free Trade Zones: A preferential income tax of 15%
Industry Suppliers
19,000
Attractive Incentives for Audiovisual Industry
Purchase of supplies, capital goods and services with no VAT Possibility of selling to the Colombian market Possibility of creating a single-company free trade zone subject to certain requirements
10,000
A dynamic industry with experience and quality
Plan Vallejo for Services 5,000
For over 30 years companies located in Bogota-Cundinamarca have acquired significant experience in audiovisual production services and in producing high quality content.
Duty free import of capital goods VAT deferral, subject to a services export commitment
3,300
0 San Jose
Buenos Aires
Bogota
São Paulo
Santiago
Monterrey
Guadalajara
Source: Everest Research Institute
Cinematographic lab with digital postproduction
Sale and lease of equipment for audiovisual projects
Rental of equipment for audiovisual projects
Income Tax Deductions: 125% deduction of a investment in a film project, up to the limit indicated by the Ministry of Culture Deduction of up to 30% of investment in fixed productive assets
Many Locations
Sales of the Colombian Audiovisual Industry (2005-2009) 1000 876
900 800
US$ Millions
700
904
921
742 628
In recent years, sales have grown at a CAGR of 12%, reaching US$ 921 million in 2009.
600
90% of revenues are from television.
500 400 300 200 100 0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Source: Superintendencia de Sociedades 2005-2009. Invest in Bogota calculations Note: Constant exchange rate: 1 US$ = COP$ 2,000
70% of total companies and 94% of sales in Colombia are generated in BogotaCundinamarca.
I would absolutely tell anybody to come to Colombia, I think it’s a fantastic place to shoot, the speed at which people have accommodated our needs and desires has been remarkable. The people here have been enthusiastic and talented, and made us excited to be here. I’ve shot in lots of parts of the world, I’ve been in the business 30 years, I’ve shot in many countries and I can’t remember a better experience than I’ve had in Colombia.
Bogota-Cundinamarca has many urban and rural locations including modern, historic and natural settings. Furthermore, filming can take place in a range of climates all year round. Many locations have not yet appeared in film or television.
VAT and Local ICA Tax Exemptions Services exported are exempt of VAT and local ICA. Legal Stability Agreement Guarantees the initial terms of the investment for up to twenty years.
David Madden, Executive Vice-president Fox Television Studios
Photos: Germán Montes (2008); Stephan Riedel (2009); ASA Foto Taller (2008); – Archivo Fotográfico Instituto Distrital de Turismo
Bogota-Cundinamarca has
Skilled and Available Human Resources
Competitive Costs and Reduced Production Times
Strong Institutional Support
In Bogota-Cundinamarca there is high availability of skilled personnel experienced in activities related to audiovisual production.
Bogota-Cundinamarca has one of the most competitive cost structures in the Americas.
The audiovisual industry is a strategic sector for Colombia and Bogota-Cundinamarca.
all you need for a successful audiovisual production.
In Colombia it is possible to reduce costs by 60 per cent without Emiliano Calemzuk, sacrificing quality.
Graduates from Audiovisual and Related Careers (2001-2008)
Bogota - Cundinamarca is a dynamic and cosmopolitan region of more than nine million inhabitants. Thanks to its economic performance, pro-investment environment and excellent quality of life, it is one of the best destinations to do business in Latin America.
3,000 2,500
Average Cost of One Hour of Production of a Soap Opera (2006-2008)
2,000
Weekly Compensation of an Art Director and Camera Person (2008)
1,500 1,399
Skilled human resources: There is a high availability of skilled personnel with extensive experience in audiovisual production activities. Competitive production times and costs: Audiovisual productions made in Bogota-Cundinamarca have an excellent production time-cost ratio, which generates significant savings without compromising quality. Locations: Bogota-Cundinamarca has a large supply of locations with a variety of climates, some of which
128
Graduate Art Audiovisual and Visual and Studies Multimedia Techniques
Film and Audiovisual Studies
200,000
Arts
Fine Arts
Film, TV and Photography Techniques
Art and Visual Studies
Total
4,000
The National Television Commission is the state entity that regulates television. It seeks to promote Colombia as a global hub for the development of television content.
3,000
80,000
100,000
2,000
Source: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Observatorio Laboral
50,000
50,000
Venezuela
Argentina
1,000 950
1,000
50,000
0
IT Graduates (2008)
0
25,000
25,000
Source: Televideo
24,000
have not yet appeared in film or television.
Colombia
Mexico
Brazil
Colombia
Durban
Mexico
Source: Unions and institutions of the audiovisual industry of each country Invest in Bogota calculations
Argentina
Brazil
USA
Art Director Camera Person
22,000
Incentives: Colombia offers attractive tax incentives for investment in movie projects.
The Colombian Film Commission and Proimágenes en Movimiento promote audiovisual production and Colombia as a location for shooting films.
5,000
150,000 150,000
US$
Film and TV Production
70
200,000
248
US$
35
0
199
5,800
6,000
621 305
500
The Ministry of Culture and the Mayor´s Office of Bogota have agreed to set up a one-stop-shop to simplify procedures. 7,000
7,000 250,000
1,000
Bogota-Cundinamarca is becoming a new hub for audiovisual production in Latin America thanks to its: Broad experience: The region has a well established audiovisual industry with recognized international and local production companies. High quality: In recent years a large number of productions for export have been shot in Bogota Cundinamarca.
The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications has designed policies to position Colombia as a hub for content generation in Latin America.
President Fox Television Studios
3,005
20,000 17,000
Duty free import of equipment and supplies
The city has a complete supply of goods and services for the industry, including specialized companies in development, preproduction, postproduction, promotion and distribution of film and television.
15,000 11,000
Free Trade Zones: A preferential income tax of 15%
Industry Suppliers
19,000
Attractive Incentives for Audiovisual Industry
Purchase of supplies, capital goods and services with no VAT Possibility of selling to the Colombian market Possibility of creating a single-company free trade zone subject to certain requirements
10,000
A dynamic industry with experience and quality
Plan Vallejo for Services 5,000
For over 30 years companies located in Bogota-Cundinamarca have acquired significant experience in audiovisual production services and in producing high quality content.
Duty free import of capital goods VAT deferral, subject to a services export commitment
3,300
0 San Jose
Buenos Aires
Bogota
São Paulo
Santiago
Monterrey
Guadalajara
Source: Everest Research Institute
Cinematographic lab with digital postproduction
Sale and lease of equipment for audiovisual projects
Rental of equipment for audiovisual projects
Income Tax Deductions: 125% deduction of a investment in a film project, up to the limit indicated by the Ministry of Culture Deduction of up to 30% of investment in fixed productive assets
Many Locations
Sales of the Colombian Audiovisual Industry (2005-2009) 1000 876
900 800
US$ Millions
700
904
921
742 628
In recent years, sales have grown at a CAGR of 12%, reaching US$ 921 million in 2009.
600
90% of revenues are from television.
500 400 300 200 100 0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Source: Superintendencia de Sociedades 2005-2009. Invest in Bogota calculations Note: Constant exchange rate: 1 US$ = COP$ 2,000
70% of total companies and 94% of sales in Colombia are generated in BogotaCundinamarca.
I would absolutely tell anybody to come to Colombia, I think it’s a fantastic place to shoot, the speed at which people have accommodated our needs and desires has been remarkable. The people here have been enthusiastic and talented, and made us excited to be here. I’ve shot in lots of parts of the world, I’ve been in the business 30 years, I’ve shot in many countries and I can’t remember a better experience than I’ve had in Colombia.
Bogota-Cundinamarca has many urban and rural locations including modern, historic and natural settings. Furthermore, filming can take place in a range of climates all year round. Many locations have not yet appeared in film or television.
VAT and Local ICA Tax Exemptions Services exported are exempt of VAT and local ICA. Legal Stability Agreement Guarantees the initial terms of the investment for up to twenty years.
David Madden, Executive Vice-president Fox Television Studios
Photos: Germán Montes (2008); Stephan Riedel (2009); ASA Foto Taller (2008); – Archivo Fotográfico Instituto Distrital de Turismo
Bogota-Cundinamarca has many well established domestic companies… &RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR
International Quality Productions Bogota-Cundinamarca is known for high standards of production, including television series, films and commercials that have had international acclaim, such as:
Content and production services for television www.be-tv.net
&RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR Examples of Domestic Productions that Have Been Exported
Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for television www.caracoltv.com Content and production services for television www.cmi.com.co
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1994. It has been exported to more than 80 countries.
Invest in Bogota We are the investment promotion agency for Bogota and Cundinamarca, a public-private partnership between the Bogota Chamber of Commerce, the Bogota City Government and the Government of Cundinamarca.
Film production; content for television; production services www.cmoproducciones.com
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.
Content and production services for television www.coltevision.com
Our mission is to support investors that are exploring opportunities in Bogota and Cundinamarca. In 2009 we were ranked as the top non- OECD investment promotion agency in the World by
Film production; content for television; production services www.dynamoproducciones.net
the World Bank.
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.
Film production; content for television; production services www.laberinto.com.co
We have a multidisciplinary team with sector-specific expertise, which allows us to provide prospective investors with value added advice and information. We offer, free of charge, and in absolute confidentiality, services for investors during each stage
Film production; content for television; production services www.rhayuela.com Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for television www.canalrcnmsn.com Content and production services for television www.televideo.com.co
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of their investment process.
Exploratory Phase General, sector and company specific information.
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.
Coordination of fact-finding visits. Meetings with government and regulatory authorities. Visits to existing investors.
Content and production services for television www.vista.com.co
Meetings with professional service firms. Meetings with educational and training institutions.
…as well as recognized international companies…
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for Latin America, Europe and Asia.
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Start-Up Phase Advice during start-up. Support with permits and regulations.
In 2007 Fox acquired 51% of Telecolombia as a regional production platform of television content. www.telecolombia.com In 2009, Sony acquired 50% of Teleset as a regional production platform of television content. www.teleset.com.co In 2009, Telemundo allied itself with RTI Colombia for the regional production of television content. www.rtitv.com
…and a significant number of companies specialized in digital content.
Contacts with potential suppliers, clients or partners. Development of tailor made training programs, including Talk to the World, the city’s English language training program.
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.
Follow up of your company’s development. Support in reinvestment-related activities. Networking with other companies.
Television series produced by Sony in Colombia for the Latin American market.
International Sony-Nickelodeon television series whose second season was produced in Colombia. www.e-nnova.com
www.immersionsoftware.com
www.zerofractal.com
Continuous monitoring and improvement of business climate. Please contact us at:
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www.oruga.com.co
Operational Phase
Email: info@investinbogota.org Phone: +57 (1) 742-3030 Fax: +57 (1) 742-3050 Address: Carrera 7 N.° 71-21, Torre B, Of. 901 Bogotá, Colombia www.investinbogota.org
& CUNDINAMARCA
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International Quality Productions Bogota-Cundinamarca is known for high standards of production, including television series, films and commercials that have had international acclaim, such as:
Content and production services for television www.be-tv.net
&RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR Examples of Domestic Productions that Have Been Exported
Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for television www.caracoltv.com Content and production services for television www.cmi.com.co
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1994. It has been exported to more than 80 countries.
Invest in Bogota We are the investment promotion agency for Bogota and Cundinamarca, a public-private partnership between the Bogota Chamber of Commerce, the Bogota City Government and the Government of Cundinamarca.
Film production; content for television; production services www.cmoproducciones.com
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.
Content and production services for television www.coltevision.com
Our mission is to support investors that are exploring opportunities in Bogota and Cundinamarca. In 2009 we were ranked as the top non- OECD investment promotion agency in the World by
Film production; content for television; production services www.dynamoproducciones.net
the World Bank.
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.
Film production; content for television; production services www.laberinto.com.co
We have a multidisciplinary team with sector-specific expertise, which allows us to provide prospective investors with value added advice and information. We offer, free of charge, and in absolute confidentiality, services for investors during each stage
Film production; content for television; production services www.rhayuela.com Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for television www.canalrcnmsn.com Content and production services for television www.televideo.com.co
&RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR Examples of International Productions Made in Bogota
of their investment process.
Exploratory Phase General, sector and company specific information.
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.
Coordination of fact-finding visits. Meetings with government and regulatory authorities. Visits to existing investors.
Content and production services for television www.vista.com.co
Meetings with professional service firms. Meetings with educational and training institutions.
…as well as recognized international companies…
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for Latin America, Europe and Asia.
&RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR
Start-Up Phase Advice during start-up. Support with permits and regulations.
In 2007 Fox acquired 51% of Telecolombia as a regional production platform of television content. www.telecolombia.com In 2009, Sony acquired 50% of Teleset as a regional production platform of television content. www.teleset.com.co In 2009, Telemundo allied itself with RTI Colombia for the regional production of television content. www.rtitv.com
…and a significant number of companies specialized in digital content.
Contacts with potential suppliers, clients or partners. Development of tailor made training programs, including Talk to the World, the city’s English language training program.
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.
Follow up of your company’s development. Support in reinvestment-related activities. Networking with other companies.
Television series produced by Sony in Colombia for the Latin American market.
International Sony-Nickelodeon television series whose second season was produced in Colombia. www.e-nnova.com
www.immersionsoftware.com
www.zerofractal.com
Continuous monitoring and improvement of business climate. Please contact us at:
&RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR
www.oruga.com.co
Operational Phase
Email: info@investinbogota.org Phone: +57 (1) 742-3030 Fax: +57 (1) 742-3050 Address: Carrera 7 N.° 71-21, Torre B, Of. 901 Bogotá, Colombia www.investinbogota.org
& CUNDINAMARCA
Bogota-Cundinamarca has many well established domestic companies… &RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR
International Quality Productions Bogota-Cundinamarca is known for high standards of production, including television series, films and commercials that have had international acclaim, such as:
Content and production services for television www.be-tv.net
&RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR Examples of Domestic Productions that Have Been Exported
Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for television www.caracoltv.com Content and production services for television www.cmi.com.co
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1994. It has been exported to more than 80 countries.
Invest in Bogota We are the investment promotion agency for Bogota and Cundinamarca, a public-private partnership between the Bogota Chamber of Commerce, the Bogota City Government and the Government of Cundinamarca.
Film production; content for television; production services www.cmoproducciones.com
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.
Content and production services for television www.coltevision.com
Our mission is to support investors that are exploring opportunities in Bogota and Cundinamarca. In 2009 we were ranked as the top non- OECD investment promotion agency in the World by
Film production; content for television; production services www.dynamoproducciones.net
the World Bank.
Soap opera produced by RCN Televisión in 1999-2001. It has been exported to more than 134 countries.
Film production; content for television; production services www.laberinto.com.co
We have a multidisciplinary team with sector-specific expertise, which allows us to provide prospective investors with value added advice and information. We offer, free of charge, and in absolute confidentiality, services for investors during each stage
Film production; content for television; production services www.rhayuela.com Open and pay TV channels in Colombia and abroad; content and production services for television www.canalrcnmsn.com Content and production services for television www.televideo.com.co
&RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR Examples of International Productions Made in Bogota
of their investment process.
Exploratory Phase General, sector and company specific information.
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.
Coordination of fact-finding visits. Meetings with government and regulatory authorities. Visits to existing investors.
Content and production services for television www.vista.com.co
Meetings with professional service firms. Meetings with educational and training institutions.
…as well as recognized international companies…
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for Latin America, Europe and Asia.
&RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR
Start-Up Phase Advice during start-up. Support with permits and regulations.
In 2007 Fox acquired 51% of Telecolombia as a regional production platform of television content. www.telecolombia.com In 2009, Sony acquired 50% of Teleset as a regional production platform of television content. www.teleset.com.co In 2009, Telemundo allied itself with RTI Colombia for the regional production of television content. www.rtitv.com
…and a significant number of companies specialized in digital content.
Contacts with potential suppliers, clients or partners. Development of tailor made training programs, including Talk to the World, the city’s English language training program.
Television series produced by Fox in Colombia for the Latin American market.
Follow up of your company’s development. Support in reinvestment-related activities. Networking with other companies.
Television series produced by Sony in Colombia for the Latin American market.
International Sony-Nickelodeon television series whose second season was produced in Colombia. www.e-nnova.com
www.immersionsoftware.com
www.zerofractal.com
Continuous monitoring and improvement of business climate. Please contact us at:
&RQWHQLGRV \ VHUYLFLRV GH SURGXFFLyQ SDUD WHOHYLVLyQ ZZZ YLVWD FRP FR
www.oruga.com.co
Operational Phase
Email: info@investinbogota.org Phone: +57 (1) 742-3030 Fax: +57 (1) 742-3050 Address: Carrera 7 N.° 71-21, Torre B, Of. 901 Bogotá, Colombia www.investinbogota.org
& CUNDINAMARCA