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Guyer & Regules

Tax

Latin America Guide 2026 : Uruguay

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Guyer & Regules

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It is by far the most senior team on the market, formed by lawyers and CPAs, which allows for greater depth and breadth on tax matters. As Chambers & Partners states, “Guyer lawyers are sensible, commercial, switched-on and thorough in their approach” “The firm is always excellent in providing the services from a technical and practical perspective. They are very practical tax advisers.”

Recent highlights include:

  • Advising the banks in the tax planning for the first global bond in nominal pesos issued by the Republic of Uruguay in the international market.
  • Assisting Agropecuaria del Litoral SA to structure the creation of a financial trust that issued of “mixed” securities in Uruguay
  • Advising Goldman Sachs in its first investment in Uruguay with the  acquisition of approximately 60 per cent stake in Tienda Inglesa, one of Uruguay’s main supermarket chain.

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Tax - Uruguay

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Guyer & Regules is an esteemed full-service firm with a market-leading tax practice. The department is regularly sought after by a multinational client base to handle tax planning, double taxation treaties and tax litigation. Its noted team of practitioners provides counsel on tax-efficient structures for corporate transactions, social security mandates and compliance. The team boasts additional expertise advising technology companies on the tax treatment of products. The firm represents an impressive portfolio of domestic and international clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Guyer & Regules advised Mercado Play, a new streaming and advertising

    platform which is part of Mercado Libre, on the tax design of its general business structure and special regimes.

Strengths

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  • Guyer & Regules has a team of professionals who give peace of mind to the client through their expertise in complex issues, as well as updates on relevant changes in regulations.

    Tax respondentLatin America

  • Guyer & Regules has a technically solid and very dedicated team who understand and accompany us. The firm has excellent professionals to address complex and sophisticated issues with ease.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Juan Manuel Albacete
    Juan Manuel Albacete

    Juan Manuel Albacete

    Stellar partner Juan Manuel Albacete's practice covers a wide range of tax litigation and tax consultancy mandates, including the fiscal implications of corporate and financial transactions, double taxation treaties and administrative tax claims in Uruguay. He is also well placed to advise on tax audits and related regulatory matters.

    • Juan Manuel Albacete is one of the best lawyers in the country. His deep knowledge and curiosity for delving into the client's business makes him a great reference for decision-making.

      Tax respondentLatin America

    • Juan Manuel Albacete is the dean of Uruguayan tax law. He is the one everyone looks to for validating opinions, not only in his firm but at the national level.

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  • Marcelo Marchetti
    Marcelo Marchetti

    Marcelo Marchetti

    Associate-to-watch Marcelo Marchetti continues to amass positive feedback from clients, who praise his tax regulatory and technical knowledge.

    • Marcelo Marchetti has the ability to identify contingencies, and his talent for formulating the necessary strategic questions allows him to comprehensively address business risks.

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