Tax

We provide tax advisory and litigation services, helping companies prevent tax risks, defend against tax assessments and structure efficient, secure transactions. Our practice addresses the complexity of the Brazilian tax system and its impact on businesses, transactions and strategic decisions.

Strategic Litigation

• Defense against tax assessments and enforcement proceedings: Representation in administrative and judicial proceedings at the federal, state and municipal levels, seeking the cancellation of undue tax assessments.
• Tax credit recovery and refunds: Judicial and administrative measures to recover overpaid taxes and offset tax credits.
• Proceedings before the Superior Courts: Strategic representation before the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) and the Federal Supreme Court (STF), including cases involving precedent-setting issues and appeals with general repercussion.
• Tax settlements and regularization: Negotiation of tax settlements, restructuring of tax liabilities and assistance in obtaining tax clearance certificates (CNDs).
• Tax audits and inspections: Guidance and support during tax inspections, helping ensure compliance with applicable law and mitigate the risk of assessments.

Tax Advisory and Planning

• Tax planning and reorganizations: Tax structuring of M&A transactions, mergers, spin-offs and investments, with a view to efficiency and compliance.
• Tax reform: Strategic advice on the transition to and implementation of Brazil’s new consumption tax system, helping mitigate operational impacts.
• Tax incentives and special regimes: Preparation of applications and negotiations with public authorities to obtain available tax incentives and special tax regimes.
• International and customs taxation: Advice on transfer pricing, tariff classification, customs valuation and investments abroad.
• Tax due diligence: Detailed assessment of tax and social security assets and liabilities in complex corporate transactions.
• Legislative and regulatory updates: Forums that share technical insights and help clients anticipate key legislative and regulatory developments.