Tax
With ‘excellent technical knowledge of Colombian tax regulations,’ Mauricio A. Plazas Vega Abogados & Asociados sets itself apart through its impressive contentious capability. In particular, the boutique firm is noted for its focus on representing clients in administrative litigation and nullity actions against regulatory tax decrees. It also handles tax planning, consultancy matters, and transactional tax, including reorganisations. The ’technically very strong’ Mauricio Plazas Vega leads a department that also draws on tax litigation head María Catalina Plazas and Mauricio Mendoza Méndez, who specialises in the not-for-profit sector. Young partner Mateo Vargas — deputy director of the litigation practice — is also recommended.
Testimonials
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- ‘The advice of the law firm is comprehensive, with sufficient knowledge and ownership of the issues. The team allows and accepts opinions and the raising of additional concerns.’
- ‘Lawyers are very professional and their concepts are easy to understand and very complete. The people on the team are clear, they have experience, they are friendly, they are respectful of the client, both with time and with knowledge. It is very pleasant to work with them.’
Key clients
- Cafam
- Caja Colombiana de Subsidio Familiar (Colsubsidio)
Work highlights
- Represented Yanbal in a judicial tax dispute aimed at annulling a sanction issued by the Municipality of Cartago for allegedly not declaring the industry and commerce tax for the 2016 taxable year.
- Represented Caja de Compensación Familiar Compensar in a judicial tax dispute against a municipality concerning improper industry and commerce tax collection.