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

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Tax - Costa Rica

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What the Team is Known For

Facio & Cañas is a market-leading tax heavyweight offering a wealth of experience advising clients on contentious and transactional cases. The law firm is regularly instructed by notable Costa Rican and international clients from the retail, technology and financial services sectors. The strong 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 advised Del Monte on a contentious administrative process against the State to request the annulment of the resolutions issued by the Directorate of Large National Taxpayers regarding tax adjustments.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adrián Torrealba
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Adrián Torrealba
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Market-leading practitioner and co-head of department Adrián Torrealba maintains a prominent profile in tax litigation and corporate income tax matters.

Adrián Torrealba is an institution in tax legal matters. We feel extremely calm with him leading his team.

Adrián is an outstanding business partner for our organisation.

José María Oreamuno
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José María Oreamuno
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José María Oreamuno enjoys solid market recognition for his activity advising clients on noteworthy tax matters in Costa Rica, particularly litigation and administrative procedures.

José María Oreamuno is a very good litigator and has a good understanding of tax litigation. He's very intelligent and capable.

José María is a great professional. He is excellent and aims for solutions.

Modesto Vargas
Modesto Vargas
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Modesto Vargas is praised by peers and clients alike for his activity in the tax field in Costa Rica. He frequently handles tax litigation, tax assessments and tax adjustments.

Modesto Vargas stands out for his great leadership and execution skills.

Ranked Lawyers at
Facio & Cañas

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Adrián Torrealba
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Adrián Torrealba
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Band 1
José María Oreamuno
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José María Oreamuno
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Band 2
Modesto Vargas
Modesto Vargas
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