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Consortium Legal

Tax

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Consortium Legal specializes in local and international tax advisory and has successfully defended significant cases that have even established legal criteria and precedents. We have professionals who are experts in tax matters from various areas (customs, municipal, litigation, auditing, and accounting), which sets us apart in Central America and enables us to provide comprehensive legal defense advice.

Our specialists are members of different professional and trade associations, allowing them to maintain relevant, practical, and up-to-date knowledge.

We have generated significant savings for our clients through tax efficiency and a high success rate in tax litigation, as our advice is always within the legal framework, ensuring the client’s legal security vis-à-vis the government.

In Costa Rica, this practice deals with all areas of tax required by our clients, but mostly focused in M&A, Consulting, Litigation, Transfer Pricing, Tax Compliance and International Taxation. We are known in the market as leaders in the consulting, planning, transfer pricing and litigation areas, with ample regional capabilities.

Clients (9)

  • El Trueno
  • DIPO
  • APM Terminals
  • Cuestamoras
  • Teletica
  • Walmart
  • PH Chucas S.A. (ENEL Energy Subsidiary)
  • Cemex Colombia
  • Kerry Group

Industries (14)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product
  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care

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Tax - Costa Rica

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Consortium Legal houses a renowned team that commands a remarkable reputation in the Costa Rican market for its tax expertise, offering extensive experience in a range of areas, including tax planning, the tax implications of M&A and litigation. The department also has a strong practice assisting clients with audit procedures, VAT refunds and tax reforms. Consortium Legal is routinely seen representing clients from sectors such as technology, retail and finance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Consortium Legal advised Heineken on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Florida Bebidas, including tax due diligence, tax analysis and structuring and cross-border tax planning across Central America and Panama.

Strengths

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  • The Consortium Legal team's experience and capabilities allow them to achieve a high level of understanding of complex matters and address them with simplicity and transparency. They have a broad vision in the way they support us and enrich our perspective with additional elements that we had not previously considered.

    Tax respondentLatin America

  • Consortium Legal is our go-to firm for tax matters. We are extremely satisfied with the service they provide.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Diego Salto
    Diego Salto

    Diego Salto

    Outstanding partner and co-head of department Diego Salto is a leading practitioner in Costa Rica's tax sphere. He regularly advises clients on a wide array of topics, including the tax-efficient structuring of various investments as well as M&A transactions.

    • Diego Salto is a very good and well-known lawyer with extensive experience and knowledge in tax matters.

      Tax respondentLatin America

    • Diego Salto is a prominent figure in Costa Rica's tax legal market.

      Tax respondentLatin America
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  • Rafael Luna
    Rafael Luna

    Rafael Luna

    Partner and co-head of department Rafael Luna is recognised for his involvement in significant mandates in the Costa Rican tax sector, including structuring and transfer pricing mandates.

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