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Martinelli Advogados

Tax: Rio Grande do Sul

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Martinelli Advogados' Tax team in Rio Grande do Sul 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 agribusiness, food and beverage, manufacturing, metalworking, logistics, forestry, retail, healthcare and infrastructure.

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 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 Grande do Sul and throughout Brazil.

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Tax: Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Nationwide firm Martinelli Advogados maintains an active office in Porto Alegre. It assists clients with a full range of municipal, state and federal taxes. It is particularly popular among market players from the food, construction and agribusiness sectors. The firm handles tax litigation mandates in both administrative and judicial arenas and is also noted for its tax advice in audits.

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Work Highlights

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  • Martinelli Advogados represented Calçados Beira Rio in a USD6.9 million tax dispute arising from corporate income taxation of ICMS incentives.

Strengths

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  • Martinelli stands out in the market for its robust and highly specialised structure, and one of its key differentiators is its multidisciplinary team.

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  • Martinelli handles matters objectively, clearly presents the probabilities involved and is assertive in defining actions before proceeding, while demonstrating a high level of technical knowledge.

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  • Its commitment and full-service approach make Martinelli a real asset. We rely on the firm from start to finish, as it takes full responsibility and acts proactively.

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  • Martinelli Advogados has highly skilled professionals with excellent understanding of the matters they handle, which brings greater confidence to our decision-making.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Raul Simões
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    Raul Simões

    Raul Simões offers notable strength in the judicial and administrative tax litigation sphere.

    • Raul always demonstrates great confidence and extensive knowledge of the legislation, conducting productive and objective meetings.

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    • A caring, honest, fair and proactive professional, Raul is always focused on finding solutions.

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    • Raul Simões has a distinct strategic approach, with a solid understanding not only of the technical aspects of the legislation but also of the reality and needs of our business. His approach goes beyond traditional legal analysis.

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