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Provided by Jorge A Jraige Roa
Tax Consulting and Litigation
Partner and head of ArnStein's Tax Consulting and Litigation Department, with over 25 years of experience in consulting, estate planning, and tax litigation.
His advice covers all phases of clients' businesses, including planning and corporate structuring of investments for starting operations in Venezuela and abroad, acquisition of ongoing businesses and companies, ongoing advice in achieving tax efficiencies, identification of risks, determination and quantification of potential tax contingencies, assistance and planning in business model changes, and the reduction and cessation of operations.
In the wealth management area, Jorge has extensive experience in designing and implementing structures for tax and estate planning purposes for high-profile individuals, managing and supervising his clients' relationships with renowned foreign banking and fiduciary institutions.
Additionally, Jorge has assisted clients in the provision and coordination of cross-border services by foreign tax advisors from major international law and accounting firms.
In litigation, Jorge has continuously advised on designing preventive strategies and resolving controversies with national, state, and municipal Tax Administrations, both in administrative proceedings and in first instance proceedings before Tax Courts, and appeals before the Political-Administrative and Constitutional Chambers of the Supreme Court of Justice.
Merida Bar Association
Venezuelan Tax Association
Venezuelan Finance Law Association
International Fiscal Association
Jorge has advised and represented multinational and local companies in various industries, including: consumer goods, food and beverage manufacturing, agribusiness, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, commodities trading, automotive, construction, and sports.
Spanish
English
Portuguese
Venezuela
Universidad de Los Andes
JD
1999
Universidad de Salamanca
Specialization in Tax
2003
Universidad Metropolitana
Master in Corporate Tax Management
2006
New York University
LLM International Taxation - Arthur Vanderbilt Scholar
2009
Provided by Chambers
Renowned partner Jorge Jraige Roa offers a stellar practice advising clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions and operations, the design of tax-efficient structures and administrative tax fine appeals.
Provided by Chambers
Jorge Jraige Roa's in-depth knowledge of tax law and his ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner have been invaluable.
Jorge Jraige Roa's in-depth knowledge of tax law and his ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner have been invaluable.
Provided by ArnStein Legal
Agriculture and Agribusiness
Family Offices and High Net Worth
Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing
Retail and Consumer
Financial Services