Utumi Advogados, Tax: Non-contentious | Chambers Brazil Profile

About

Provided by Utumi Advogados

One of the leading Tax teams to deal with international tax matters for Brazilian and multinational companies and for high-net-worth (HNW) families.

Solid background in the taxation of complex mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, transactions in the financial and capital markets, international trade (import/export), indirect taxes and international taxation.

Our Tax team deals with industry-specific tax issues across sectors such as telecommunications, IT, energy, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, consumer products, retail, mining.

Our team represents clients in complex disputes before all instances of the Brazilian courts, both judicial and administrative, with a solid experience in federal, state and municipal taxes, direct and indirect taxes, contentious matters before the Brazilian IRS, among others.

Our Tax team has also unique expertise in the taxation of high-net-worth individuals and families, succession planning and asset planning. Our expertise in international taxation makes a difference to assist Brazilian HNW families, who normally have assets in different countries, as well as family members with different citizenships and tax residencies.

Chambers Review

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Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Utumi Advogados is a specialised boutique firm assisting domestic and international companies from diverse industries, including food and beverages, engineering and consumer products, with an array of tax matters. The team has experience advising clients - including high net worth ones - on the tax implications of reorganisations and IPOs. It is well versed in handling federal taxes, such as PIS/COFINS, as well as international taxation mandates, such as transfer pricing and matters relating to double taxation treaties.

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Work Highlights

Utumi Advogados assisted the owners of Cimed with the definition of tax and corporate structures to allow the entry of a possible new investor to the business.

Strengths

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Utumi Advogados consistently delivers high-level legal analyses while maintaining a business-oriented mindset. This balance ensures that their advice is both technically sound and implementable.