US EditionUpdate on the VAT Proceedings Related to Fuel Imports
DIAN upheld a VAT, penalty, and interest assessment totaling COP 5.3 trillion on Ecopetrol's gasoline imports from 2022-2024 amid regulatory interpretation disputes.
- On Jan. 22, 2026, DIAN notified Ecopetrol of Resolution 000571 confirming a VAT, penalty and interest assessment totaling COP 5.3 trillion for 2022–2024 imports, while Ecopetrol said it disagrees with DIAN's interpretation.
- Following a prior correction process, Colombian National Tax and Customs Authority applied its interpretation of customs and tax procedures in Resolution 000571, confirming Official Correction Assessment 6224-2078.
- Given Ecopetrol's size and continental footprint, Ecopetrol S.A. employs more than 19,000 workers and operates in the Permian basin, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Mexico, and regional assets.
- Ecopetrol said it will pursue legal remedies under current tax and customs regulations while reaffirming it will comply with obligations and respect decisions by competent authorities.
- In its disclosure, Ecopetrol outlined risk factors under U.S. securities laws, including oil and gas prices, exchange rates, access to capital and competitiveness that could affect future results.
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The Courier-Tribune
Update on the VAT proceedings related to fuel imports
BOGOTA, Colombia, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) (the "Company" or "Ecopetrol") reports that on January 22, 2026, the Colombian National Tax and Customs Authority ("DIAN") notified Ecopetrol of Resolution 000571 (the "Resolution"), in accordance…
The state oil company said it still maintains a series of disagreements regarding normal interpretation with the Dian
Valora Analitik Ecopetrol reported that on January 22nd it was notified by the Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN) about the process in the matter of sales tax (VAT) in the import of fuels. The tax institution confirmed, in line with its interpretation and following the current customs procedure, the decision contained in the Official Liquidation of Correction 6224-2078 of August 25, 2025. That determination associated with VAT on t…
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