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Tax - Bolivia
What the Team is Known For
Based out of Santa Cruz and La Paz, VILLEGAS ALDAZOSA & ASOCIADOS houses a renowned practice group offering a wealth of experience, both in contentious mandates and in consultancy work. Its experienced lawyers are frequently instructed by companies within the consumer goods, oil and gas, and telecommunications industries to handle complex litigious cases in administrative and judicial spheres. The department is also equipped to conduct tax due diligence and devise structuring and restructuring strategies to reduce tax expenditure.
Strengths
VILLEGAS ALDAZOSA & ASOCIADOS' team has an in-depth knowledge of national and international tax regulations.
Work Highlights
VILLEGAS ALDAZOSA & ASOCIADOS advised Alicorp on the tax implications of the spin-off of its Bolivian subsidiary, Industrias de Aceite, in order to optimise operations and strengthen its presence in Bolivia. This restructuring involved transferring the mass consumption unit to Industria y Comercio Aliconsumo.
Notable practitioners
Esteemed partner and department head Álvaro Villegas continues to play a leading role in the Bolivian tax arena. He is frequently instructed by multinational and local clients to assist with complex tax planning as well as litigation linked to double taxation matters and the improper refund of VAT fiscal credits.
I feel very well supported in tax matters by Álvaro Villegas. I always recommend his services.
Álvaro Villegas is a very close and empathetic person with clients. He is also skilled in the analysis of complex cases.