Tax: Rio de Janeiro

Martinelli Advogados' Tax team in Rio de Janeiro advises Brazilian and international companies on complex tax matters, combining strategic consulting with extensive experience in administrative and judicial disputes. The department supports clients across key sectors of the state's economy, including oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, ports, logistics, technology, healthcare, retail and real estate.

The team advises on 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 taxation. It has particular experience in matters involving ICMS, PIS/COFINS, IRPJ/CSLL, ISS and social security contributions.

The department also represents clients before tax authorities and courts in strategic disputes involving tax assessments, refund claims, tax credits, offsetting procedures, tax foreclosures and complex tax controversies.

Working closely with the firm's Corporate, Litigation, Labour, Compliance and Regulatory teams, the practice supports multidisciplinary mandates involving investments, business expansion, restructurings and risk management. Combining regional expertise with Martinelli's integrated national platform, the team delivers practical, business-oriented tax solutions for companies operating in Rio de Janeiro and throughout Brazil.