About

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The attorneys and financial experts in our Tax Unit provide comprehensive advice to local and multinational companies as well as individuals across the spectrum of tax law. With a multi-disciplinary approach, we offer effective solutions to prevent and mitigate tax risks.

We combine legal analysis with tax-financial analysis to help our clients with:

Investments

  • Offer the best options for structuring investments in Ecuador and help our clients access available tax incentives.
  • Guide our clients through the negotiation and execution of investment agreements, delegated management contracts (public-private partnerships) and similar contracts, ensuring access to the tax incentives on offer.

Transactions

  • Offer tax advice on cross-border issues, mergers and acquisitions, project financing and transactions in the capital market.
  • Transfer Pricing and International Taxation-Assess related-party and intra-group arrangements to verify compliance with transfer pricing regime.
  • Advise on international taxation matters, application of doubletaxation agreements, CFC Rules, etc.

Representation in Administrative and Judicial Proceedings

  • Prepare and defend our clients in administrative claims involving tax and customs authorities.
  • File claims for refunds of taxes, tariffs, surcharges and contributions.
  • Advocate for our clients in tax and customs lawsuits, including appeals for cassation and constitutional actions.



Chambers Review

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Tax - Ecuador

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pérez Bustamante & Ponce's practice group is highly acclaimed for having a stellar team of tax specialists in Ecuador. It acts as counsel to leading clients on a wide range of tax mandates, including tax structuring for corporate transactions and tax planning. The practice group has a strong track record of representing clients in contentious tax matters such as administrative litigation and judicial actions. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce also assists individuals with estate planning and wealth management.

Work Highlights

  • Pérez Bustamante & Ponce represented Visa in a tax challenge against the Ecuadorian tax authority's decision to deny the refund of the income tax withholdings made to VISPE.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea
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Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea
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Band 1

Revered partner Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is the first port of call in the Ecuadorian tax market for complex matters involving tax planning and structuring. He also has a strong track record of representing major international and national clients in administrative and judicial tax claims.

Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is excellent. Working with him gives us a lot of security.

Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is a professional of the highest level and recognition in the field.

Carmen Simone
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Carmen Simone
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Band 2

Esteemed partner Carmen Simone possesses considerable experience handling day-to-day tax matters for significant clients operating in Ecuador.

Carmen Simone provides a timely service, has a high level of academic training, and is responsible and transparent in her actions.

Juan Francisco Carrasco
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Juan Francisco Carrasco
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Band 3
Solid partner Juan Francisco Carrasco remains active handling judicial tax claims in Ecuador.

Juan Francisco's knowledge and communication with the tax authorities allows him to handle complex issues, achieving positive results.

Juan Francisco Carrasco is very practical and creative.

Ranked Lawyers at
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

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Ecuador

Tax

Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea
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Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea
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Band 1
Carmen Simone
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Carmen Simone
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Band 2
Juan Francisco Carrasco
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Juan Francisco Carrasco
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Band 3

Members

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