Tax: Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
About
Provided by Matter, Boettcher, Zanini e Souza Advogados
The firm specializes in strategic tax matters, including tax planning in connection with complex corporate structures. The firm also provides legal tax advice on corporate restructurings and cross-border transactions, dedicating efforts to find individualized solutions for tax-related issues and adopting a preventive approach to minimize exposure and seek efficiencies.
MBZ assists family offices and private clients on succession planning and asset reorganization for increased efficiency in tax matters, including analysis of tax repercussions arising from transferring assets or investments abroad and relocation of individuals from Brazil to other countries.
MBZ represents clients in tax litigation at the federal, state, and municipal levels. The tax department’s deep understanding of taxation rules and IFRS positions MBZ as a lead player in tax planning and in the defence of its clients against illegal charges.
Chambers Review
Matter, Boettcher, Zanini e Souza Advogados is a well-known firm in Porto Alegre. Its tax department is active and handles litigation and non-contentious matters for significant clients. The firm is frequently retained to advise on ICMS-related disputes. It is also seen advising on tax planning arising from acquisitions. Its portfolio includes clients from the real estate, banking and technology sectors. Vinícola Salton and Millpar are new client wins.
Work Highlights
- MBZ assisted Cyrela Brazil Realty with tax matters related to the acquisition of a property which resulted in an ITBI tax demand from Porto Alegre's Municipality,
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have all necessary knowledge, skill and experience to get the expected results in this activity."
"Everyone that was working on our project, was always ready to answer any question or demand."
"They have all necessary knowledge, skill and experience to get the expected results in this activity."
"Everyone that was working on our project, was always ready to answer any question or demand."
Notable Practitioners
Maurício Licks has a notable track record leading complex cases in tax law. He is frequently noted as the main point of reference in the firm for tax issues.
"Maurício Licks is intelligent and always presents a new perspective to find the best way to handle tax matters."
"He is very technical, responsive and helpful professional."