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Provided by Felsberg Advogados
Our tax department is made up of 20 professionals, divided into subgroups that us to specialize in tax consultancy and planning, tax litigation and liability management, customs and social security, and wealth planning and succession planning.
We provide specialized tax consultancy and planning services for a wide range of businesses, covering direct and indirect taxes, customs duties, social security payments, international operations and transfer pricing. We define and quantify tax risks and exposure; plan for tax structures and facilitation of payments; and assist clients in qualifying for special tax regimes, regional and sector focused tax incentives, as well as incentive-based tax installment programs.
In litigation of both administrative and judicial natures, we have expertise in: administrative challenges relating to notices of violation and declarations of non-compliance against nonratified tax offsets; tax foreclosures and injunctions; reducing the tax burden and reimbursement of overpaid taxes; restricting the practice of abusive and illegal acts by tax authorities; responses to tax inspections; and efficient management of materialized tax liabilities.
We also advise clients on: different customs tax regimes; reduction of importation tax; and release of unjustifiably retained goods.
The Tax and Wealth Management team at Felsberg Advogados is headed by Ivan Campos, Anna Flávia de Azevedo Izelli Greco, Rodrigo Prado Gonçalves, and Gabriel Paranaguá.
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Felsberg Advogados is a well-regarded firm assisting companies hailing from a range of industries, including food and beverages, energy and healthcare, with a range of tax matters relating to the operation of their businesses in Brazil. The team also draws upon the firm's market-leading insolvency practice to advise on the fiscal aspects of debt restructuring and judicial reorganisation mandates.
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Felsberg advised Clickbus on the tax aspects of its acquisition of a 80% stake in RJ Participações.
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Felsberg's key standout traits are the high technique of its team, its personalised service and its constant availability to meet demands with agility and precision.
Felsberg is a firm that has offers comprehensive knowledge in all areas of law, which makes all the difference when we need risk assessments for our decision-making.
On non-contentious tax matters, Felsberg is one of the best firms that assist us. Besides knowledgeable, they're kind, quick, clear and proactive. It's a pleasure to work with them.
Felsberg's knowledge of our sector and experience with similar matters leads them to deliver assured strategies to us.
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Gabriel Paranaguá's activity in the tax arena sees him advising clients on tax planning as well as on international taxation issues.
We're very satisfied with Gabriel Paranaguá's work. His skills, agility and proactivity call our attention, as these characteristics contribute significantly to the quality of his service.
Gabriel Paranaguá knows a lot about tax law and this makes our discussions with him very good and easy.
Tax: Non-contentious
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Gabriel Paranaguá
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