Working in tandem with the firm’s corporate, real estate, and banking and finance departments, Indacochea & Asociados‘ tax practice stands out for its advice on tax planning linked to corporate formations and reorganisations and the execution of related due diligence. It has extensive experience before the tax authority, handling claims concerning the rejection of tax credits and designing appeal strategies. The group has a successful track record representing clients in administrative and judicial proceedings. Practice head Candys Dorado has expert knowledge of tax regulations, based on extensive public sector experience, and also advises clients on customs law. Mariana Pereira plays a lead role in the reorganisation of companies and family estates, alongside Alonso Indacochea, who also collaborates with the tax team to advise clients on optimisation structures. Also bringing public sector experience, senior associate Dolly Salazar plays a lead role in the firm’s tax litigation work, representing clients before the tax administration and advising on the resolution of appeals.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The lawyers have wide and recognised experience in the tax area: Candys Dorado and Dolly Salazar. Anwar Farah has extensive experience in legal commercial management. I'd highlight the firm's ability to generate alternative strategies for the defence of tax processes.’

  • ‘Experience of working in public government institutions, they know how to analyse and make observations.’

  • ‘The team is constantly updated on tax regulations and economic changes in the environment.’

  • ‘Candys Dorado is noted for her knowledge of tax issues and excellent attitude towards clients.’

  • ‘I feel that Indacochea & Associates has an integral team covering support for corporate issues in all aspects but especially in legal affairs related to the tax system in Bolivia, subjects that are very well handled. The group has specialists in tax issues related to the local municipal level, supporting our corporation with legal issues related to the tax system. All national concerns are covered and I feel I have been always very well listened to and advised on our cases.’

  • ‘They know the local authorities very well and always advise on proper actions leading to efficient solutions. I feel they have an integrated group of professionals specialised in all aspects, covering different legal subjects for corporations. They are always on top of information related to the legal aspects concerning our company and objectives.’

  • ‘I can confirm the technical reliability of Indacochea & Asociados in this area, in addition to the highest human quality of the members of this team.’

  • ‘Candys Dorado, Anwar Farah: kindness, discipline, presence, good spirits, cordiality, commitment, ethics, integrity.’

Key clients

  • Interconexión Eléctrica ISA Bolivia
  • ARG
  • Industria De Grasas y Aceites Industriales
  • Bayer Boliviana
  • Empresa De Embutidos Monserrat
  • Alta Estetica
  • Baker & Hughes
  • Inversiones Vaka
  • Compañia Industrial De Tabacos
  • Grupo Empresarial Del Oriente (Grupo Geo/Batebol)
  • Laboratorios IFA
  • Partners Group
  • Productos Alimenticios Sofía
  • Indatta
  • Empresa Agrícola Monica
  • Remaster Holdings
  • Imcruz/Inchcape

Work highlights

  • Advising Bayer Boliviana on an administrative proceeding before the tax authority to disprove alleged local tax and transfer pricing debts.
  • Advising Grupo Geo on an administrative process before the tax authority to disprove alleged local tax debts.
  • Advising Interconexión Eléctrica ISA to obtain the tax refund of tax credits that belong to the client.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

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Candys Dorado