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MPV Abogados

Tax

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


MPV Abogados

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About

Provided by MPV Abogados

The tax practice of MPV Abogados, with a long track record and recognition not only nationally but also internationally, focuses primarily on the advice, planning and litigation representation of legal entities, both in the private and public sector, and, occasionally, of individuals.

We provide permanent and occasional advice as well as support in special projects of high tax complexity. In addition, we offer representation in litigation. All our services are provided by experts of the highest professional qualities, recognised nationally and internationally for their excellence.

We collaborate with companies from all sectors of the economy. To all of them we guarantee a service of the highest quality that responds, in a precise manner, to the particular needs and objectives of each client..

Services include: 

  • National, departmental and municipal taxes. 
  • Taxation of Non-Profit Entities
  • Taxation of the Andean Community of Nations. 
  • International taxation 
  • Corporate tax planning.
  • Due diligence processes in tax matters. 
  • Tax compliance. 
  • Representation in tax and transfer pricing litigation before municipal, departmental and national tax authorities, as well as before the Contentious-Administrative Jurisdiction. 
  • Acting in constitutionality trials before the Constitutional Court
  • Actions of simple nullity before the Contentious-Administrative Jurisdiction. 
  • Processing of requests for the refund of credit balances and payments of amounts not due.

Industries (12)

  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Construction
  • Telecommunications
  • Airlines
  • Oil and Gas
  • Carbon
  • Automotive
  • Non Profit
  • Commerce
  • Cement sector
  • Food and beverages sector

Chambers Review

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Tax - Colombia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

MPV Abogados is a boutique firm that boasts extensive experience advising clients on contentious administrative tax disputes and nullity actions against regulatory decrees in Colombia. The firm represents both public and private entities, including clients hailing from the construction, energy, and life sciences industries.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • MPV Abogados represented Uber in a dispute against the DIAN over an amendment issued by the tax authority over an income tax return filed by the company for a matter valued at approximately USD13.6 million.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Thanks to their deep expertise in managing tax mandates, MPV Abogados has been a great asset to the company, offering confidence and clarity in both responding to and initiating any process.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega
    Band 1Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega

    Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega

    Founding partner Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega benefits from a long-standing track record in the Colombian tax space. He has extensive experience assisting national and international clients with both advisory and contentious tax mandates.

    • Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega is an excellent lawyer and a leading figure in his field. He is strategic, admirable and extremely competent.

      Tax respondentLatin America
    • The trajectory, experience and vision of Mauricio Alfredo Plazas Vega is undeniable and is always evident in the issues in which he advises and represents us.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 6Catalina Plazas
    Band 6Catalina Plazas

    Catalina Plazas

    Head of the firm's litigation team, Catalina Plazas boasts expertise in the Colombian tax arena. She is sought after by clients across a range of industries, including banking, insurance, and real estate.

    • Catalina Plazas is a thorough, organized, and highly rigorous practitioner. She fully masters her area of tax expertise and adapts it seamlessly to the particularities of our business.

      Tax respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at MPV Abogados (2)

Colombia

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