Department profile
Martinelli Advogados

Tax: Minas Gerais

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Martinelli Advogados

About

Provided by Martinelli Advogados

Martinelli Advogados' Tax team in Minas Gerais advises Brazilian and international companies on complex tax matters, combining strategic consulting with strong contentious capabilities. The department supports clients in key sectors of the state's economy, including mining, steel, agribusiness, manufacturing, logistics, retail, energy, healthcare and infrastructure.

The team handles tax planning, corporate reorganisations, indirect taxation, customs and international trade, tax aspects of M&A, compliance reviews, special tax regimes, tax incentives and federal, state and municipal tax issues. It is particularly active in matters involving ICMS, PIS/COFINS, IRPJ/CSLL, ISS and social security contributions.

On the contentious side, the department represents clients in judicial and administrative disputes before federal, state and municipal courts and tax authorities, including tax assessments, refund claims, offsetting procedures, tax foreclosure proceedings and strategic litigation involving complex tax rules.

Working with the firm's Corporate, Litigation, Labour, Compliance and Regulatory practices, the Minas Gerais tax team assists with multidisciplinary mandates involving investments, business expansion, operational restructurings and risk management. Combining regional knowledge with Martinelli's integrated national platform, the team delivers practical, business-oriented tax solutions for companies doing business in Minas Gerais and across Brazil.

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Tax: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Martinelli Advogados’ tax team is noted for handling tax litigation, reimbursement strategies, transfer pricing compliance, tax incentive matters and indirect tax disputes. The practice is especially active in judicial and administrative proceedings, with a strong focus on mandamus actions, credit recovery and state ICMS work. Its clients are active in the mining, dairy and food, automotive, energy and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Martinelli Advogados represented Nacional de Grafite in a tax dispute regarding IPI credits for inputs used in manufacturing non-taxed products.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Matinelli demonstrated excellence in providing legal advice and technical expertise in the execution of the work, as well as agility and efficiency.

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  • Martinelli has a highly specialised team that robustly supports the work, building trust and working side by side with the company’s operational team.

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