Guzmán Ariza, which is praised for the ‘comprehensiveness of the analysis and the multidisciplinary team’, houses a practice which is especially strong in transfer pricing matters, but is also able to advise on tax planning and regulatory compliance in the Dominican Republic. Fabio J. Guzmán Saladín and Alfredo Guzmán Saladín head up the team, with the former excelling in tax matters related to restructurings and the latter well known for advising clients on tax issues in the real estate and hospitality sectors. Mariano Corral, a certified public accountant who is based overseas, is an asset to the team due to his advice on the tax elements of corporate transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They provide a comprehensive overview in their consulting services.'

  • ‘The comprehensiveness of the analysis and the multidisciplinary team make the difference. Our experience and interactions so far have demonstrated the high level of professionalism and specialised knowledge of Fabio Guzmán Saladín, Alberto Reyes Báez and Mariano Corral.'

Key clients

  • Kalpataru Group
  • CIFA
  • Farmaconal
  • AC Marriott Punta Cana
  • Rep1 Baseball
  • Arendal
  • Acciona
  • 12Tree Finance
  • Club Med
  • Elof Hansson
  • Fastenal
  • Wolverine
  • Mammoet Caribbean
  • Francisco Martinez Group
  • Tecnove Group
  • SH Cacao CO Partners (19 Degrees Services)
  • Adelca
  • Silva International Investments
  • Voith Hydro
  • Noval Properties
  • JTI Tobacco International

Work highlights

  • Advised Farmaconal on tax and estate planning for the family group, with the purpose of simplifying the corporate structure, mitigating operational risks and optimising financial returns.
  • Advised Acciona on the indirect taxation of a land purchase operation.
  • Advising SH CacaoCo Partners on tax issues relating to the merger and reorganisation of Agropecuaria Hedazar and 19 Degrees Services.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fabio J. Guzmán Saladín, Alfredo Guzmán Saladín