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LEXVALOR Abogados

Tax

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador

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Provided by LEXVALOR Abogados

Proper tax management is key to successful business operations, both for individuals and legal entities. The Tax Division of LEXVALOR Abogados has a multidisciplinary team of professionals (lawyers, engineers, financial experts, accountants, and auditors) specialized in tax matters who pool their complementary knowledge to advise and guide our clients in taking appropriate decisions, offering integral solutions for the correct tax management of their businesses.

 

Our firm is one of the most active teams in tax and customs assessment and litigation, and we participate in litigation at the most important tax courts in the country.

 

Our portfolio of tax services includes the following:

  • Review of compliance with tax and customs obligations for individuals and legal entities
  • Tax planning
  • Tax and customs due diligence
  • Merger and acquisition taxation
  • International taxation
  • Real estate taxation
  • Family business taxation and estate counseling
  • Analysis of transfer pricing.
  • Accounting and financial advice
  • Foreign trade and customs advisory services
  • Subnational taxation
  • Counsel support in petitions and claims in administrative proceedings (SRI/municipalities/customs)
  • Tax and customs procedures and legal disputes
  • Expert tax and customs analyses and assessment

 

Our Tax Division is an internationally recognized market leader ranked in Chambers and Partners Latin America.

 

Industries (20)

  • Automobile
  • Banks
  • Consumer Product Manufacture
  • Financial Services
  • Food and Drink Producers
  • Insurances
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Energy
  • Construction and Materials
  • Education
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Private clients/ Individuals
  • Software and Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Tax - Ecuador

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Full-service law firm LEXVALOR Abogados has an experienced tax practice group in Ecuador with a strong market presence. The department routinely advises on tax assessments and international tax structuring, with additional expertise in handling contentious mandates relating to transfer pricing, double taxation treaties and the reimbursement of tax credits. The team is also recognised for its experience in international trade regulations and customs law. LEXVALOR Abogados has an important portfolio of domestic and international clients from the retail, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • LEXVALOR Abogados advised Corporación Favorita on a draft corporate income tax assessment issued by the Internal Revenue Service, proposing adjustments of around USD16 million.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The lawyers at LEXVALOR Abogados are characterised by their agility, reliability and extensive experience in tax matters. The team provides timely and accurate advice, anticipates potential issues and addresses every aspect of a matter to deliver effective solutions tailored to our needs.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Coronel
    Carlos Coronel

    Carlos Coronel

    Renowned partner Carlos Coronel is sought after by leading market players at both the national and international level for advice on a wide range of tax matters, including tax audits and tax litigation in Ecuador.

    • Carlos Coronel has a very clear vision of the big picture and fully understands how each decision can impact our business. He consistently and strategically looks after our interests.

      Tax respondentLatin America

    • Carlos is an extraordinary lawyer with great knowledge of tax matters, a practical approach and a consistent willingness to provide timely responses.

      Tax respondentLatin America
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  • Paola Gachet
    Paola Gachet

    Paola Gachet

    Experienced partner Paola Gachet provides sound advice on tax matters to both international and domestic clients in Ecuador. She is also recognised for her expertise in tax assessments and income tax matters.

    • Paola Gachet is recognised for her strong academic grounding in tax law and her ability to deliver insightful, well-reasoned analysis.

      Tax respondentLatin America
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  • Danny Espinoza
    Danny Espinoza

    Danny Espinoza

    Associate-to-watch Danny Espinoza enters the rankings due to strong market support in tax mandates. He frequently assists clients with tax assessments and tax disputes.

    • Danny Espinoza is an excellent and efficient tax lawyer who is deeply committed to his clients. I greatly appreciate working with him.

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Ecuador

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