CIF

Name

CIF

Legal name

CIF SAS

Website

https://cifsas.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Comprehensive R&D+i tax benefit consulting covering project identification, formulation, filing with MinCiencias, certification management, and post-audit support. Generates returns of 30-65% on client investments through tax credits, income tax discounts, IVA benefits, TIDIS, and CID certificates.
2. Innovation PMO Services: Project Management Office services using Stage-Gate and agile methodologies. Includes guided ideation, feasibility analysis, portfolio management, and operational PMO support for innovation projects.
3. TIDIS Trading Advisory: Advisory services for buying and selling Tax Refund Titles (Títulos de Devolución de Impuestos - TIDIS). Services include risk analysis, valuation, document management, and transaction closure with authorities. Provides liquidity optimization for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CIF is a Colombian consulting firm that helps companies identify, structure, and certify R&D+i (research, development, and innovation) initiatives to access tax incentives and fiscal benefits, delivering returns of 30-65% on client investments. It also operates an Innovation PMO using Stage-Gate and agile methodologies (including an AI Prototyping Lab) and provides funding/liquidity services through the advisory and trading of TIDIS (Tax Refund Titles) and CID certificates.

Product overview

CIF is a consulting firm offering three integrated services: Consulting (tax benefits advisory for R&D+i investments), Innovation (PMO services with AI prototyping capabilities and financing mapping), and Funding (TIDIS/CID trading for immediate liquidity). These services work together to help Colombian organizations optimize tax benefits, accelerate innovation projects, and access capital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consulting Tax benefits consulting that identifies and structures R&D+i initiatives for Colombian companies, managing filings with MinCiencias and supporting the certification process. Targets 30-65% fiscal returns through income tax credits, IVA refunds, TIDIS, and CID certificates, plus fiscal benefits tied to hiring doctoral researchers.
• Innovation (PMO Services) Project Management Office services for innovation using Stage-Gate and agile methodologies, including guided ideation workshops, feasibility analysis, portfolio management, operational PMO support, certifications, an AI Prototyping Lab, and a financing map to accelerate time-to-market.
• Funding (TIDIS / CID Advisory) Liquidity services for Colombian companies through the advisory, purchase, and sale of TIDIS (Títulos de Devolución de Impuestos / Tax Refund Titles) and CIDs (Investment or Donation Certificates), including risk analysis, valuation, document management, and transaction closure with tax authorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-65% return on R&D+i investment through tax benefits
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Colombia: Global Big 4 firm with a Colombian tax incentives practice that advises enterprises on R&D+i tax credits, certifications, and innovation funding. Competes with CIF on the same Colombian enterprise clients, but from a much broader multidisciplinary platform (audit, advisory, legal) rather than niche specialization.
• EY Colombia: Global Big 4 firm offering tax credit and innovation advisory in Colombia, including support for R&D+i certifications and related government incentives. Overlaps with CIF's Consulting service line but operates as part of a much larger portfolio serving enterprise and multinational clients.
• Deloitte Colombia: Big 4 firm with established tax consulting and innovation advisory practices in Colombia. Provides similar R&D+i tax incentive advisory as CIF, alongside audit, consulting, and risk services, typically targeting larger enterprises.
• PwC Colombia: Big 4 tax and advisory firm in Colombia with services around R&D+i tax incentives, innovation strategy, and government grants. Comparable to CIF on the consulting side, but operates within a broader global network and serves larger multinational clients.
• Brigard Urrutia: One of Colombia's leading local law firms with a strong tax and innovation incentives practice advising on R&D+i benefits and MinCiencias-related matters. Comparable to CIF on the regulatory advisory side but positioned as a broader legal services firm.
• BDO Colombia: Mid-tier global accounting and consulting network with Colombian operations providing tax advisory, including R&D+i incentives and innovation consulting. Competes with CIF for mid-market and enterprise clients seeking tax credit advisory.
• Baker McKenzie Colombia: Global law firm with Colombian offices offering tax and innovation-related advisory, including support for R&D+i incentive programs. Overlaps with CIF's regulatory expertise but within a broader international legal platform.
• Cavelier Abogados: Colombian law firm with a recognized tax and corporate practice, including advisory on tax incentives and innovation-related benefits. Comparable to CIF on the Colombian tax incentive advisory dimension though positioned within a legal-services context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cifsas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cif-sas
• Instagraminstagram.com/cifsas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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