Tax
Bento Muniz Advocacia's specialised tax practice provides legal support to an array of clients in both contentious and non-contentious work. The team is adept in matters involving PIS, COFINS, and the tax on the circulation of goods and services (ICMS), as well as negotiations with tax authorities and litigation before the superior courts. Practice heads Eduardo Muniz, who marries public law expertise with extensive experience in tax matters, oversees the Brasília-based group alongside Igor Avila, who splits his time between the capital and Recife.
Testimonials
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- 'The firm has a strong presence in Brasília and has worked extensively on tax transactions. Interlocution with the Attorney General's Office and empirical knowledge of issues involving transactions makes them stand out in the market.'
Key clients
- Associação Nacional de Hospitais Privados (ANAHP)
- MTE – Thomson Indústria e Comércio
Work highlights
- Represented ANAHP in a case before the STF to declare the unconstitutionality of two decrees that established limitations on tax exemptions from the ICMS for the health sector in the state of São Paulo.
- Assisted Rodobens Group with a writ of mandamus seeking the recognition of the right to PIS and COFINS credits related to company expenses with credit or debit card management fees.