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ARAQUEREYNA

Tax

Latin America Guide 2026 : Venezuela

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We pride ourselves on having a “dream team” led by three senior lawyers, commanding a strong tax department, who offer their expertise on a broad range of tax issues related to labour law, corporate finance issues, wealth planning and real state projects, including related tax disputes.

Their practice focuses on national and local taxes and arbitration and his clients include several banking and telecommunication entities; in local and international tax planning, including exchange control; tax structuring for corporate reorganizations, joint ventures projects and foreign investment; and expertise in wealth and heritage tax planning, with vast experience assisting clients on both public and private sectors.

Clients (11)

  • General Motors Venezolana
  • Sodexo Pass Venezuela
  • Universal Music Venezuela
  • Microsoft Venezuela
  • PEPSICO & Empresas Filiales
  • Chocolates St. Moritz C.A.
  • Branza 1800, S.A.
  • Centro Médico de Caracas
  • MAPFRE
  • Escala 24/7 Inc.
  • Industrias Lácteas de Venezuela (Indulac)

Industries (21)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation

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Tax - Venezuela

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

ARAQUEREYNA's well-regarded team offers notable experience in the Venezuelan tax space. Its noted bench of strong practitioners possesses significant expertise in advising on a range of transactional, contentious and advisory tax mandates. The department's expertise spans tax planning and achieving tax efficiency for corporate transactions. The firm is also adept at handling administrative litigation as well as advising on currency exchange regulations. The team provides additional capabilities by assisting individuals with estate planning and wealth management.

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Work Highlights

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  • ARAQUEREYNA advised PEPSICO on the analysis of all national and municipal tax obligations.

Strengths

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  • ARAQUEREYNA's team has partners with an important track record in tax matters and a generation of young lawyers who are comprehensive and innovative, with an excellent knowledge of the law.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gabriel Ruán Santos
    Gabriel Ruán Santos

    Gabriel Ruán Santos

    Senior statesperson Gabriel Ruán Santos boasts long-standing experience handling contentious tax mandates.

    • Gabriel Ruán is very intelligent and competent. A good person and very seasoned professionally. Very deep and a thorough lawyer.

      Tax respondentLatin America
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  • María Carolina Cano González
    María Carolina Cano González

    María Carolina Cano González

    Notable partner María Carolina Cano González is well placed to assist clients with the implementation of efficient tax structures for corporate transactions, with peers praising her skills in cross-border mandates.

    • María Carolina Cano González has an excellent handling of the dynamics in administrative and judicial processes.

      Tax respondentLatin America
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  • Ingrid García
    Ingrid García

    Ingrid García

    Respected partner Ingrid García has an established presence assisting high net worth individuals with estate planning. She is also adept at representing clients in local taxation matters, including contentious proceedings.

    • Ingrid García is an excellent lawyer with high knowledge in tax matters and good management of the dynamics in administrative processes.

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