Tax | Latin America

Consortium Legal houses a renowned team that commands a remarkable reputation in the Costa Rican market for its tax expertise, offering extensive experience in a range of areas, including tax planning, the tax implications of M&A and litigation. The department also has a strong practice assisting clients with audit procedures, VAT refunds and tax reforms. Consortium Legal is routinely seen representing clients from sectors such as technology, retail and finance.

Facio & Cañas is a market-leading tax heavyweight offering a wealth of experience advising clients on contentious and transactional cases. The law firm is regularly instructed by notable Costa Rican and international clients from the retail, technology and financial services sectors. The strong 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.

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 telecommunications, 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.

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 benefit schemes and free trade zones. BLP is instructed by key Costa Rican and international clients across the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and transportation industries.

KPMG Costa Rica earns considerable praise for the handling of tax audits and subsequent litigation before administrative and other Costa Rican courts. In addition, the law firm advises companies on their reorganisations and corporate structures, as well as day-to-day work. The team benefits from strong ties to key clients in the energy, technology, and food and beverage industries.