About this video
- Video Title: Actualización Mipymes
- Channel: Protección Jurídica - Carolina Orrego Otálvaro
- Speakers: Carolina Orrego Otálvaro, Sebastián Arboreda
- Duration: 01:03:42
Overview
This video provides an update on regulations and incentives for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Colombia, particularly concerning their participation in public procurement. It details the legal framework, definitions of MSMEs, and the mechanisms available to promote their inclusion in government contracts.
Key takeaways
- Legal Framework for MSMEs: The video discusses several key laws and decrees that support MSMEs, including Law 2069 of 2020 (Entrepreneurship Law), Decree 1860 of 2021, and Decree 1412 of 2023, all aimed at fostering their growth and participation.
- Definition and Classification of MSMEs: It explains how MSMEs are classified based on criteria such as the number of workers, gross annual sales, and total assets, referencing Decree 957 of 2019 and the UVT (Tax Value Unit).
- Incentives for MSMEs: Several mechanisms are highlighted to facilitate MSME participation in public procurement, including access to minimum quantity selection processes, limitations on competitive bidding to favor MSMEs, territorial limitations, and additional scoring points.
- "Before and After" of MSME Limitations: The video contrasts previous regulations with current ones regarding limitations for MSMEs in public tenders, noting the expansion of these provisions to include more types of entities and procedures.
- Practical Advice for MSMEs: Recommendations are given for MSMEs to register in the mercantile registry and the electronic public procurement system (SECOP II), and to obtain their Unique Proponent Registry (RUP) to better access opportunities.
