The tax practice at Central American firm Lexincorp focuses predominantly on advising large domestic and regional corporations on day-to-day tax and customs issues, with a diverse client base which covers the transport, telecoms, retail, real estate and consumer goods sectors. The team leverages the firm’s full-service model to assist the corporate department with the tax due diligence and planning of acquisitions, and is also active in representing clients in challenges to decisions taken by the SAR. Engels Zelaya and San Pedro Sula office head Sylvia Zelaya jointly lead the practice, while associate Nicole Fugón, who has notable past experience in the tax administration, is also noted.

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Key clients

  • Logis Centroamerica
  • Fun Móvil
  • GMG
  • Alanza
  • Grupo UMA
  • Gloints
  • Global Telecom
  • Representacion de Calzado Recalhon
  • Torre Aria
  • Icon Espectáculos
  • Constructora Lieft
  • Gopa Worldwide Consultants
  • Serinal

Work highlights

  • Advising Alanza on day-to-day tax matters relating to its construction operations in Central America.
  • Advising Global Telecom on an ongoing basis on tax issues relating to its telecoms activities.
  • Providing day-to-day tax advice to Representacion de Calzado Recalhon.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sylvia Zelaya, Engels Zelaya