About
Provided by Facio & Cañas
Faycatax, our Tax Department, is the leading tax expert in the country. We provide support and advice to our clients during tax audits performed by the Tax Administration, defend them in court cases and advise them on fiscal matters related to the organization and operation of partnerships and corporations, corporate restructuring; mergers and acquisitions.
Our team of advisers consists of lawyers and accountants with a vast experience in their related field. Our services include: (i) tax-planning service to profit and non-profit organizations; (ii) guidance for international clients doing business in Costa Rica, as well as national corporations involved in foreign investments; (iii) diagnostics for tax prevention; (iv) compliance monitoring and Tax return processing; and (v) advice regarding compliance with obligations related to transfer pricing.
We are also responsible for the first tax community on line with “Taxation ABC", available for all kind of queries. This site includes and identifies upcoming tax calendar deadlines to pay declarations and taxes. Is used like reference to companies, government and others law firms.
Chambers Review
Facio & Cañas is a market-leading tax heavyweight offering a wealth of experience advising clients on contentious and transactional cases. The law firm's strong bench is regularly instructed by notable Costa Rican and international clients from the tourism, technology and financial services sectors. The legal team is well placed to handle tax litigation, particularly before the administrative authorities, and is also adept at advising on tax restructuring, transfer pricing and free trade zones.
Work Highlights
- Facio & Cañas' tax lawyers advised Del Monte on two administrative procedures regarding the use of transfer pricing methods in Costa Rica.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have had excellent results working with Facio & Cañas and the lawyers really understood our business. They are very straightforward, and successful when handling our tax matters."
"Facio & Cañas has strong lawyers and provides good service levels."
"We have had excellent results working with Facio & Cañas and the lawyers really understood our business. They are very straightforward, and successful when handling our tax matters."
"Facio & Cañas has strong lawyers and provides good service levels."
Notable Practitioners
Market-leading practitioner Adrián Torrealba is highly respected by clients and peers in the Costa Rican tax arena. One particularly impressed market commentator enthuses: "Adrián Torrealba is a leader with a 360-degree optic of the legal cases he handles."Peers also attest to his standing here, one of whom reports: "He is an expert at advising on local tax issues." Another interviewee adds: "Adrián Torrealba is highly technically competent."
José María Oreamuno enjoys solid market recognition for his activity advising clients on noteworthy tax matters in Costa Rica. One market interviewee confirms: "José María Oreamuno's service and soft skills are incredible. He has understood the business well, and has a broad and accurate perspective." Another commentator indicates: "He is a really good, respected practitioner."
Associate-to-watch Modesto Vargas remains a relevant name in the tax field in Costa Rica, with one client affirming: "Modesto Vargas is a strong lawyer in tax matters." Another enthusiastic interviewee states: "His constant advice gives us peace of mind." Peers also praise him, one of whom notes: "He offers great technical support."
Ranked Lawyers at
Facio & Cañas
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