economy

diciembre 29, 2025

Estado de emergencia, cesantías y salario mínimo elevan la presión de caja sobre las mipymes hacia 2026

Las MiPymes enfrentan pagos de cesantías entre enero y febrero de 2026. Foto: iStock

Estado de emergencia, cesantías y salario mínimo elevan la presión de caja sobre las mipymes hacia 2026

TL;DR

  • MiPymes in Colombia face significant financial pressures at the end of December and beginning of 2026.
  • Key challenges include the economic emergency state, planned 2026 salary increases, and severance payments concentrated in January-February 2026.
  • Liquidity is crucial for company stability in the first quarter of 2026.
  • Companies need to review income and expenses and secure financing alternatives for additional payments.
  • Increased labor costs affect labor-intensive sectors like commerce, services, logistics, and manufacturing.
  • Elevated costs, narrow margins, and long collection cycles (over 60-90 days) are common.
  • Demand for flexible financing solutions like revolving credit lines has increased.
  • Financial system data shows rising payment delays, expected to worsen in December.
  • MiPymes risk starting the year with slow receivables and immediate obligations.
  • Liquidity management is a strategic decision to ensure predictable resources and cover payroll and severance.
  • Companies are seeking tools to anticipate cash needs and avoid operational disruptions due to upcoming regulatory and labor conditions in 2026.