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Our Tax team represents clients before judicial courts and administrative bodies involving all kinds of tax disputes, especially negotiations held with the Municipality, VAT charged by the State of São Paulo and many federal tax cases (corporate income tax and social contributions levied on gross revenue).
Our Tax department also advises national companies leaders in their fields and also large multinationals with both daily tax issues and complex matters, such as (i) structuring compensation models applicable to top executives in multinationals, including stock option, LTI, RSU; (ii) debt financing transactions, including debentures, commercial papers, real estate bonds etc.; (iii) structuring tax planning both for the buy side and the sell side, with the purpose of reducing the tax burden on capital gains, considering different procedures of paying (receiving) the acquisition price, and also inbound corporate and family business reorganizations with the scope of a more efficient tax structure and wealth planning advice.
Our practice has also been advising clients on the digital economy, especially with focus on how to address the taxes that are triggered on the remittance of money to foreign developers, the applicable legislation considering the existence of a Double Tax Treaty and, depending on the case, by switching the nature of the payment (royalties; technical services; profits; etc.) with the amendment of the agreements.
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Martins Villac Advogados is a law firm consistently engaged in tax litigation cases, frequently retained to work on matters such as tax recovery and writ of mandamus filing. The firm's clients include many mid-market companies from the technology, advertising and real estate sectors.
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Martins Villac represented Kinesso Huge Brasil Publicidade in a tax credit compensation request, related to the company's negative balance of IRPJ/CSLL in 2014.
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Martins Villac's agile tax litigation lawyers, who offer quick and accurate responses to internal demands, are a distinguishing feature of the firm. They also understand our company's operational reality and provide legal solutions aligned with our business.
Martins Villac's expertise in tax litigation, proactive service and knowledge of our sector make the firm shine. Their lawyers are very available and easy to work with.
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Renato Faria is a founding partner of the firm. His tax disputes practice encompasses judicial and administrative mandates, including representing clients on tax inspections.
An extremely dedicated professional, Renato Faria demonstrates consistent command of the subject, strong analytical capability and a proactive approach in handling matters, inspiring a sense of security and confidence in every interaction.
Renato Faria helps us understand complex tax issues in a simple way, providing clear guidance on risks and opportunities.
Playing a leadership role, Renato Faria is always attentive to ongoing cases and prepared to take part in discussions.
Renato Faria has a solid grasp of the sector’s specific regulations and their impact on all market players, and is capable of designing tax models that effectively accommodate non-standard or atypical business activities.
Renato Pau Ferro co‑coordinates the tax litigation team and has experience representing multinational clients in tax contentious matters before Brazilian courts.
An excellent professional, Renato Pau Ferro is always courteous and willing to assist us with quality service delivered at the expected speed.
Renato Pau Ferro is an attentive and helpful lawyer who always seeks the company’s best interests in the matters under his care.
An extremely dedicated professional with a high level of technical knowledge and excellent preparation, Renato Pau Ferro demonstrates consistent command of the subject, strong analytical capability and a proactive approach in handling matters.
Tax Litigation: Mid-Market
Tax Litigation: Mid-Market
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Renato Pau Ferro
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