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Latin America Costa Rica Tax

Tax covers a broad range of matters on both the contentious and non-contentious side. Relevant matters includes tax advisory work on international taxation, including transfer pricing and double taxation is highly relevant to this area, as is advice on tax structures for corporate transactions. This section also covers tax controversies, including both litigation and audits.

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Band 1
  1. Consortium Legal
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    Consortium Legal
    Tax
    2023 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Consortium Legal houses a renowned practice group commanding a remarkable reputation in the Costa Rican market for its tax expertise. The law firm's highly regarded team offers extensive experience in a range of areas, including tax planning, the tax implications of M&A, and litigation. The department also boasts a strong practice assisting clients with audit procedures, VAT refunds and tax reforms. Consortium Legal is routinely seen representing clients from industries such as technology, retail and media. BAC is a notable addition to the firm's client roster.
  2. Facio & Cañas
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    Facio & Cañas
    Tax
    2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Facio & Cañas is a market-leading tax heavyweight offering a wealth of experience advising clients on contentious and transactional cases. The law firm's strong bench is regularly instructed by notable Costa Rican and international clients from the tourism, technology and financial services sectors. The legal team is well placed to handle tax litigation, particularly before the administrative authorities, and is also adept at advising on tax restructuring, transfer pricing and free trade zones.
  3. EY Law
    Tax
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Arias
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    Arias
    Tax
    2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Arias fields a recognised tax practice with a well-respected position in the Costa Rican market. The firm enjoys an impressive reputation among clients from a range of industries, including telecommunication, technology and banking, for its significant expertise advising on tax structuring and implementation, the tax implications of M&A transactions, and free trade zones. The team additionally assists clients with tax compliance mandates and administrative litigation proceedings.
  2. BLP
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    BLP
    Tax
    2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    BLP possesses a significant practice group offering clients experience across a range of tax mandates. The firm's solid team of practitioners is well placed to advise on tax litigation proceedings, including handling cases before the administrative courts. The Costa Rican office also counsels clients on the creation of tax structures, wage benefits schemes and free trade zones. BLP is instructed by key Costa Rican and international clients across the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and transportation industries.