Apolo Abogados offers tax and customs law experience to clients in the maritime and port sectors, focusing on tax efficiency, liabilities and regulatory proposals directed at the country’s tax authority. Carlos Arosemena steers the practice alongside José Gabriel Apolo in Guayaquil, with the group also capable in contentious matters, particularly those relating to tax benefits and exemptions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strengths include a personalised and immediate service at an affordable cost. Very positive results.’
  • ‘They constantly demonstrate their knowledge of legal issues and propose practical solutions.’

Key clients

  • Grupasa Grupo Papelero
  • Promarisco
  • Inbalnor
  • Tecnica y Comercio de la Pesca
  • Inarpi
  • Agripac
  • Gisis
  • Tropicalshrimp
  • Milanplastic
  • Thermocont

Work highlights

  • Acted on behalf of Grupasa Grupo Papelero with regard to an exemption from total income tax.
  • Advised Inarpi on an application made to the National Customs Service.
  • Advised TropicalShrimp in relation to an investment contract signed after the initial establishment of the company.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlos Arosemena, Jose Gabriel Apolo