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Mayora & Mayora, S.C

Tax

Latin America Guide 2027 : Guatemala

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Mayora & Mayora, S.C

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Tax liability and strategy is crucial in any industry for any business. Our seasoned team of tax experts knows how to navigate the most complicated tax situations and defend against illegitimately levied taxes.

 

Our tax experts have worked in the national tax authorities and Eduardo Mayora A. has even served as a member of its board of directors. This means our lawyers know the regulations as well as the authorities enforcing them do.

 

The firm is the Guatemalan, Honduran and Salvadoran member of LATAXNET (which has an alliance with WTS), a renowned Latin American network of law firms focusing on tax and transfer pricing matters. Across the region, we have saved our clients millions of dollars in tax liability, meaning they have more capital to invest elsewhere. 

Our focus in this practice area revolves mainly around the following matters: 

·      Tax Planning

·      Tax Strategy

·      Tax Policy

·      Tax Dispute Resolution

·      Cross-border Tax Implications

·      Transfer Pricing

·      Customs

·      International Trade

·      VAT/Indirect Tax

Clients (13)

  • Avianca
  • Banco Industrial
  • Bticino
  • Bolsa de Valores Nacional de Guatemala
  • Cementos Progreso
  • Chevron
  • Cindu de Guatemala
  • Compañía Autoservicios Cofal
  • Energuate
  • Ingenio Palo Gordo
  • Philip Morris
  • Refractarios Nacionales (Morgan Thermal Ceramics)
  • Ufinet

Industries (15)

  • Aerospace
  • Automobile
  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Financial Services
  • Mining
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Tax - Guatemala

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The stellar tax department at Mayora & Mayora is revered for its significant presence in the Guatemalan market. The firm garners recognition for its specialisation in handling tax issues on behalf of businesses of both local and regional significance. The team's key areas of activity are day-to-day advice and administrative actions in tax disputes. The law firm's client portfolio includes important Guatemalan and international clients across the aviation and food production industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mayora & Mayora represented G&T Continental in a tax dispute regarding adjustments to its annual income tax return issued by the Guatemalan tax authority in relation to alleged non-deductible expenses and costs.

Strengths

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  • Mayora & Mayora are distinguished by their experience and knowledge of tax-related legal issues, as well as their understanding of and relationships with relevant authorities. The firm provides excellent service and commitment, along with accurate guidance on the tax matters at hand.

    Tax respondentLatin America

  • Mayora & Mayora have extensive knowledge of tax matters in Guatemala and a very clear understanding of the mechanisms available in relation to tax matters. The lawyers present this knowledge in a straightforward way, enabling clients to understand decisions made by the tax authorities and to respond promptly and appropriately.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eduardo A. Mayora
    Eduardo A. Mayora

    Eduardo A. Mayora

    Longstanding partner and head of department Eduardo Mayora is respected for his remarkable capabilities and experience in handling tax matters in Guatemala.

    • We have a very close relationship with Eduardo Mayora, and for us there is no better option. He provides excellent advice and makes a significant contribution to our business.

      Tax respondentLatin America
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  • Juan Carlos Casellas
    Juan Carlos Casellas

    Juan Carlos Casellas

    Noteworthy partner Juan Carlos Casellas enjoys solid market recognition for his proficient advice to clients on tax matters in Guatemala. He is often sought out by clients in the financial and aviation sectors.

    • Juan Carlos Casellas has strong, detailed knowledge of tax matters and a solid understanding of business.

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