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How Much Does an Online Store Cost in Colombia in 2026? A Cost Guide
The real costs of an online store in Colombia: development, domain, Wompi and Bold fees, DIAN requirements and a comparison with Shopify.
By Keyner Trillos· Updated
In short
- A custom online store with K&T Code starts at COP 1,300,000 (one-time payment), with Colombian payment gateways included.
- Recurring costs are the domain (approx. COP 60,000 to 120,000 a year), hosting and the gateway fee on each sale.
- Platforms like Shopify charge an extra fee per sale if you use an external gateway; your own store doesn't.
- You must comply with Colombia's Consumer Statute (Law 1480 of 2011) and issue DIAN electronic invoices.
E-commerce in Colombia keeps growing and most purchases start on a phone, with PSE and digital wallets as the favorite payment methods. If you're thinking about selling online, these are the real costs.
Cost breakdown
| Item | Estimated cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| .com, .co or .com.co domain | COP 60,000 – 120,000 | Yearly |
| Custom store development (K&T Code) | From COP 1,300,000 | One-time payment |
| Gateway integration (Wompi, Bold, PayU) | Included in development | One-time payment |
| Hosting on a global network | USD 0 – 20 per month | Monthly |
| Gateway fee | Approx. 2.65% – 2.99% + a fixed amount per transaction | Per sale |
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Legal requirements
- Consumer Statute (Law 1480 of 2011): clear price information, right of withdrawal and warranties.
- DIAN electronic invoicing: your store can connect to authorized invoicing providers to issue invoices automatically.
- Data protection (Law 1581 of 2012): a privacy policy and authorization for data processing.
Your own store vs. a platform
- No platform fee: Shopify charges between 0.6% and 2% extra per sale if you use an external gateway, depending on the plan. With your own store you only pay the gateway.
- Speed: a store that loads in under a second reduces cart abandonment on mobile.
- Built-in WhatsApp: you can close sales with automatic payment or with a rep over chat.
Go deeper in Shopify vs. WooCommerce in Colombia and what headless e-commerce is.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a professional online store cost in Colombia?
With K&T Code, a custom store integrated with Wompi, Bold or PayU starts at COP 1,300,000, with no platform fee on each sale.
What fixed costs does an online store have?
The domain (paid yearly) and hosting or cloud infrastructure, which for mid-sized catalogs can cost between USD 0 and 20 a month. On top of that comes the gateway fee on each sale.
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