The FUEC (Formato Único de Extracto del Contrato) is one of the most important — and least understood — documents when contracting executive transportation in Colombia. This guide explains what it is, who issues it, why it's mandatory, and how it protects your company.
What is the FUEC?
The FUEC (Formato Único de Extracto del Contrato) is the official document that legally backs every special passenger transportation service in Colombia. It was created by Resolution 3068 of 2014 and updated by Resolution 6652 of 2019 from the Ministry of Transport.
In simple terms: the FUEC is proof that the vehicle transporting your executives operates legally. Without this document, the service is illegal and your company is exposed to operational, legal, and financial risks.
What information does the FUEC contain?
The FUEC must include:
• FUEC consecutive number • Company name and tax ID (NIT) of the authorized transport company • Ministry of Transport authorization resolution number • Contract details (number, purpose, validity) • Service origin and destination • Vehicle data: plate, model, brand, operation card number • Driver data: name, ID, driver's license • QR code verifiable by the National Police and traffic authorities • Signature of the authorized company's legal representative
Who issues the FUEC?
Only companies authorized by the Ministry of Transport to provide special transportation can issue a FUEC. Authorization is granted through a specific resolution.
Transportes Ejecutivos is authorized under Resolution No. 0116 from the Ministry of Transport. Tax ID 900.375.335-6. Every service we provide includes a properly completed FUEC.
Companies without authorization — including app-based platforms like Uber, DiDi, InDriver — CANNOT issue a FUEC because they are not authorized as special transportation companies.
What happens if the driver doesn't carry the FUEC?
If traffic authorities stop a special transportation vehicle and the driver does not carry a valid FUEC or it is not properly completed, the consequences are:
1. Immediate vehicle immobilization. Your executive, auditor, or delegation is stranded on the road.
2. Fine for the transport company and possibly for the contracting company.
3. The service is considered illegal transportation (public service without authorization).
4. Public transportation liability insurance DOES NOT apply in case of an accident.
For a multinational company or an embassy, this is not an operational inconvenience — it is a security incident that triggers emergency protocols.
How to verify a FUEC is legitimate?
Your procurement or compliance department can verify a FUEC through these methods:
1. QR Code: Scan the document's QR code. It should link to a Ministry of Transport verification.
2. Resolution number: Verify that the transport company has a current authorization resolution from the Ministry of Transport.
3. Vehicle plate: Confirm that the plate corresponds to a vehicle with a valid operation card registered under the authorized company.
4. Request a copy: Before each service, ask them to send the FUEC by email. A professional company sends it proactively.
Why should your company require the FUEC?
If your company contracts transportation without a FUEC, you are exposed to:
• Compliance audit findings (Bureau Veritas, ISO, SOX, FCPA) • Civil liability in case of accident (insurance doesn't cover illegal transportation) • Tax risk: Colombia's tax authority (DIAN) may challenge invoices from unauthorized transport as non-deductible expenses • Security incidents: immobilization with executives or international guests on board • Reputational risk: your company associated with informal transportation
FUEC regulatory framework
• Decree 348 of 2015: Regulates special transportation in Colombia • Decree 431 of 2017: Establishes white plates, visible company name, mandatory GPS • Resolution 6652 of 2019: Regulates FUEC issuance for the 5 contract categories • Decree 1079 of 2015: Single Regulatory Decree for the Transport Sector • Law 336 of 1996: National Transport Statute
Checklist for your procurement department
Before contracting any executive transportation service in Colombia, require these 8 documents:
1. Current Ministry of Transport authorization resolution 2. FUEC issued for the specific service 3. Current vehicle operation card 4. Contractual and extracontractual civil liability insurance 5. Current SOAT (mandatory traffic accident insurance) 6. Current vehicle inspection certificate 7. Active GPS reporting in real time 8. Registered Strategic Road Safety Plan (PESV)
FAQ
Need to verify your transport provider's regulatory compliance?
Transportes Ejecutivos proactively sends the FUEC, authorization resolution, and all compliance documentation before every service.
