Colombian SME Registry Data from the Last Decade

Over the last decade, this dataset contains registration and renewal records for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Colombia. It includes details such as company name, location, economic activity, and financial classification. The data is provided by the Chamber of Commerce of Tuluá and its jurisdiction.

Use Cases

• Analyze SME density and economic activity by MUNICIPIO and DEPARTAMENTO.
• Study company lifecycle and renewal patterns using FEC-MATRICULA and FEC-RENOVACION dates.
• Classify companies by economic sector using CIIU-1 and CIIU-2 codes.
• Profile SME characteristics by TAM-EMPRESA size classification and ACTIVO-CORRIENTE.
• Map business registrations over time to identify regional economic trends.

Strengths

• Covers registration and renewal events over a ten-year period.
• Includes 13 distinct columns for detailed SME profiling.
• Provides standardized economic activity codes (CIIU).

Limitations

• Unknown total row count prevents assessment of statistical significance.
• Limited to the jurisdiction of the Chamber of Commerce of Tuluá, not nationally representative.
• Sample data unavailable to verify data quality and completeness.

Provenance

Source

Chamber of Commerce of Tuluá and its jurisdiction.

Collection Method

Administrative registry of SME registrations and renewals.

Time Range

Last decade (approximately 2015-2025).

Freshness

Last updated on 2025-12-19.

Geography

Colombia, specifically the jurisdiction of the Chamber of Commerce of Tuluá.