Latin America Guide 2027 : Puerto Rico
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Reichard & Escalera LLC’s tax practice members provide local, federal, and international tax advice to a wide variety of clients – from start-ups to established multinational corporations – at every stage of their business cycle. The Firm provides advice to clients in all aspects of their business operations, from initial tax planning including choice of entity determinations to mergers & acquisitions, spinoffs and corporate restructurings. Clients are represented at every stage of the resolution of tax disputes with the different Puerto Rico tax authorities, from the administrative phase to tax litigation.
The Firm’s highly experienced tax attorneys and tax consultants have worked with a wide array of situations across the spectrum of taxation issues and industries. We are able to provide guidance to clients in Puerto Rico’s major commercial sectors including Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing, Export Service, Tourism, Energy, Finance, Retail and Media & Entertainment industries. Reichard & Escalera’s team skillfully identifies complex tax issues and provides effective and practical solutions to clients.
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Reichard & Escalera fields a well-regarded practice group with solid expertise in a range of Puerto Rican tax matters. The team is routinely instructed by noteworthy domestic and international clients from the life sciences, pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors. The department is highly adept at assisting clients with tax incentive and exemption schemes, as well as corporate transactions and restructuring.
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Reichard & Escalera advised Lilly del Caribe on tax incentives and structuring benefits, as well as tax compliance and implementation in connection with the company’s landmark investment of approximately USD1.2 billion to expand and modernise its manufacturing campus in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
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Reichard & Escalera's understanding is reflected in its ability to anticipate tax and regulatory implications, tailor its recommendations to the company's operational realities, and offer solutions that are both technically sound and business-driven. Its approach goes beyond the technical interpretation of regulations, which adds real value to strategic decision-making.
We give the Reichard & Escalera team truly complex tax problems, and it never ceases to amaze us with its ability to engage on these topics, brainstorm solutions and provide excellent, responsive service.
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Well-regarded partner Alba Joubert Pereira is experienced in advising clients on a variety of tax issues. She is regularly found advising on tax grants and incentive packages, as well as on the tax aspects of transactions.
Alba Joubert Pereira has the ability to analyse highly sophisticated situations and translate them into clear, well-founded and actionable recommendations. She brings strategic and practical judgement that extends beyond legal or tax analysis, integrating financial, risk and execution considerations.
Alba is one of the best tax lawyers in the country. She is client-focused and business-oriented, with excellent analytical skills to resolve issues effectively and an unquestionable ability to simplify highly complex problems.
Carlos Serrano is a market-leading practitioner handling both non-contentious and litigious tax mandates for clients in Puerto Rico. His expertise includes assisting foreign and domestic entities.
Carlos Serrano's primary strength lies in his ability to align tax strategy with the client's operational and financial objectives, ensuring that the proposed solutions are viable, efficient and sustainable over time. His results-oriented approach, along with his deep understanding of the regulatory environment, clearly sets him apart.
You cannot do any better than Carlos Serrano in Puerto Rico. He sets the bar for what it means to be a highly respected tax attorney on the island.
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