Latin America - Dominican Republic

Guzmán Ariza

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Guzmán Ariza‘s group, which ’adapts very well to clients' requirements', advises a diverse client base which includes multinationals and foreign financial services companies on all areas of tax planning, transfer pricing (which is a core area of strength) and regulatory compliance in the Dominican Republic. The team also represents clients in audits by the tax authorities and in tax disputes. Managing partner Fabio Guzmán Saladín and Alfredo Guzmán Saladín lead the team; the pair are proficient in the tax aspects of corporate and financial transactions, and the latter is also noted for his knowledge of tax issues in the real estate and hospitality sectors. The group also benefits from the assistance of tax advisor and certified public accountant Mariano Corral, who is based overseas.

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  • 'Guzmán Ariza is able to offer tax solutions adapted to the problems and specific circumstances of our company in each particular case. They adapt very well to clients' requirements.'

Key clients

  • Warner Gaming
  • Eden Roc at Cap Cana Hotel (Solaya Resorts and Hotel)
  • 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

  • Assisting 12Tree Finance with its operations in the Dominican Republic, including designing and implementing the most efficient tax structure for the business.
  • Assisted Club Med with obtaining tax exemptions from the Dominican government in relation to the development of a hotel in Miches.
  • Assisted Elof Hansson with the tax strategy relating to payment in kind and leasing agreements.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fabio Guzmán Saladín, Alfredo Guzmán Saladín