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Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados

Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded

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Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados

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About

Provided by Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados

Our team is able to provide innovative solutions in planning, preparing opinions, advising and litigating at the federal and local levels. We have a thorough knowledge of the particularities of the Brazilian tax system and international taxation, as well as a solid understanding of our clients’ businesses. The main services we provide in tax advising are:


❯  Tax structuring and feasibility for new businesses;

❯  Studies to legally reduce the tax burden;

❯  M&A transactions, corporate restructuring and succession;

❯  Collection of tax credits;

❯  Obtaining special tax methods;

❯  Participating in tax committees;

❯  In-house training;

❯  Tax diagnosis;

❯  Tax and tax litigation due diligence;

❯  Control of tax and social security withholding;

❯  Review of tax assessments and ancillary obligations.

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Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados is a respected firm assisting domestic and international companies from a range of industries, including energy, retail and technology, with tax issues relating to their business activities in Brazil. The team has expertise advising clients on matters relating to both direct taxes, such as IRPJ and CSLL, and indirect taxes, such as PIS/COFINS and ICMS, as well as social security contributions.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Gaia Silva Gaede advised Munich Re on the analysis of whether its Brazilian entities are subject to the calculation of the 15% top-up tax imposed by the Pillar 2 legislation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I really like Gaia Silva Gaede's work. If I move on to another company, I'll look to hire them again there. The direct access I have to the firm's partner is a major selling point to me.

    Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Gaia Silva Gaede is a knowledgeable firm that's able to connect operational and tax aspects of matters, correctly interpreting the tax impacts of contractual decisions.

    Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Gaia Silva Gaede is a strong tax firm with great advisory expertise and solid knowledge of our sector. Its advisory work is top-quality even in difficult issues.

    Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • A firm that closely follows tax legal developments across all levels of administration. We can count on Gaia Silva Gaede to deliver a highly precise service.

    Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Gaia Silva Gaede has excellent knowledge of the market, understanding of our company's specific demands and delivering consultations in quick turnaround times.

    Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingHeitor Ribeiro
    Up and ComingHeitor Ribeiro

    Heitor Ribeiro

    Heitor Ribeiro is a tax lawyer who regularly assists clients with direct taxation and transfer pricing matters.

    • Heitor Ribeiro is a strong tax adviser who can build good working relationships.

      Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • Besides knowing the topics relevant to us and greatly reassuring us, Heitor Ribeiro always adheres to our deadlines.

      Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

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