Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Guatemala
Band 2
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+502 2277 1111About
Provided by Alta QIL+4 ABOGADOS
QIL+4 Abogados has a highly responsive and experienced team, offering comprehensive legal support to their clients in the enhanced supervision by Tax authorities.. The firm focuses on complex preventive tax planning and day-to-day corporate compliance aspects, corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, financings and restructuring issues.
The firm also offers legal support on non-profit organizations, integrating both local and foreign tax considerations. Our tax team is well versed on local laws and international tax treaties and chapters.
QIL+4 Abogados’ practice covers income tax, national and municipal taxes, tax liabilities, tax returns, refunds and exemptions, transfer pricing, tax audits, due diligence and tax disputes at an administrative tax and criminal level. The firm also has participated in the design of financial products and global business structures.
Recently, the firm advised large local and multinational companies in tax litigation regarding issues such as application of preferential tariffs under free trade agreements, tax fraud on acquisition structures, capital structures.
Chambers Review
Alta QIL+4 ABOGADOS is a well-regarded tax practice that is able to handle a broad range of mandates in Guatemala. The team is adept at advising clients on preventive matters such as tax compliance and analysis, as well as dealing with due diligence, tax restructuring and contentious administrative processes. The firm represents local and international clients from several sectors, such as finance, food and beverages, and manufacturing.
Work Highlights
- Alta QIL+4 ABOGADOS advised PepsiCo on a contentious-administrative process involving the judicial review of tax adjustments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alta QIL+4 ABOGADOS' team members demonstrate knowledge of and ability to handle the subject matter. They are creative in tailoring strategies to meet our specific business needs."
"Alta QIL+4 ABOGADOS' team members demonstrate knowledge of and ability to handle the subject matter. They are creative in tailoring strategies to meet our specific business needs."
Notable Practitioners
Respected head of department José Quiñones provides clients with a wealth of experience covering both contentious and non-contentious tax matters in Guatemala.
"José Quiñones is always available to assist with all types of matters, no matter how simple or complex. His knowledge and commercial acumen make him extremely valuable to our company."
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