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Posse Herrera Ruiz

Tax

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Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

Posse Herrera Ruiz Tax practice is the one of the most recognized practices in Colombia. We provide comprehensive tax, customs and cross-border trade services associated with ongoing business operations and tax planning for investment projects. 

Our services include support for tax and customs filings and compliance, review of financial investment models for the purpose of optimizing tax liabilities, representation of national and foreign companies before Colombian authorities, with respect to filings, authorizations, appeals, tax benefit recognition and tax litigation through the following services:

  • Private Clients regarding trusts, state planning and tax compliace
  • Permanent tax assesment
  • Transactional tax
  • ​International Tax
  • Tax Planning
  • Tax Litigation
  • Foreign exchange regime

Tax planning is an integral part of our comprehensive legal support for restructurings, sales and acquisitions of Colombian entities.

Clients (10)

  • Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público
  • Grupo de Energía de Bogotá
  • Anglo American
  • Odinsa
  • Sacyr
  • UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones SA
  • United Health Group
  • Seguros Generales Suramericana S.A.
  • EDP Renovaveis
  • Christofferson, Rob & Company

Industries (11)

  • Retail
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Lifesciences & Pharma
  • Automobile
  • Banks & Financial Institutions
  • Chemicals
  • Infrastructure
  • Insurance
  • Private Clients
  • Real Estate
  • TMT

Chambers Review

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Tax - Colombia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Full-service firm Posse Herrera Ruiz fields an outstanding practice group that boasts an important position at the forefront of the Colombian tax space. The department is active in representing a high-profile multinational clientele in both contentious and non-contentious tax mandates. Posse Herrera Ruiz's highly experienced team assists clients with the tax structuring of complex corporate transactions, including share and asset acquisitions and joint venture agreements. The legal team can also be found representing companies in controversy-related proceedings concerning revenue tax.

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Work Highlights

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  • Posse Herrera Ruiz assisted Davivienda with the tax structuring of the cross-border integration of its operations with Scotiabank in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama.

Strengths

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  • Posse Herrera Ruiz have unparalleled technical expertise in interpreting complex tax regulations, enabling them to challenge the tax authority’s positions from the outset. Their meticulous reporting and participation in technical working groups facilitate informed decision-making within our company.

    Tax respondentLatin America

  • Posse Herrera Ruiz demonstrate a strong understanding of our business, which gives us confidence in their advice. The firm's strong network in Colombia also provides a comparative advantage when evaluating tax strategies.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Juan Guillermo Ruiz
    Juan Guillermo Ruiz

    Juan Guillermo Ruiz

    Stellar head of department Juan Guillermo Ruiz leads Posse Herrera Ruiz's tax practice. He offers specialised expertise and possesses extensive experience advising on the tax structuring of complex corporate transactions in Colombia.

    • Juan Guillermo Ruiz is a recognised and respected figure in the business world, particularly in the tax sector. His experience, especially in handling complex situations, gives us peace of mind in the decisions we make.

      Tax respondentLatin America

    • Juan Guillermo Ruiz is the best tax lawyer in the country, with the ability to solve complex problems in a straightforward way.

      Tax respondentLatin America
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  • Juan Camilo De Bedout
    Juan Camilo De Bedout

    Juan Camilo De Bedout

    Colombian practitioner Juan Camilo De Bedout receives sterling praise from clients and peers alike for his solid expertise in advising on tax litigation.

    • Juan Camilo De Bedout's knowledge of tax litigation and compliance is of the highest standard.

      Tax respondentLatin America
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  • Jaime Gómez
    Jaime Gómez

    Jaime Gómez

    Skilled practitioner Jaime Gómez continues to receive praise from clients and peers alike for his activity within the Colombian tax arena.

    • Jaime Gómez is an expert in financial taxation in Colombia. He is very attentive, quick to answer questions, and explains things clearly.

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