The team at Vouga Abogados advises both national and international clients on a range of complex tax matters. The firm offers advice on best tax practices and tax credit recovery processes, as well as advising clients on regulatory issues, including the recent tax reform bill and transfer pricing rules, introduced in January 2020 and 2021, respectively. The firm has also been involved in the double taxation treaties with Chile and Uruguay. The team is led by managing partner Rodolfo Vouga and 'excellent professional' Andrés Vera, who participated in the drafting of various tax regulations as part of his experience with the Finance Ministry. Along with associate Silvia Benítez, he leads the practice of tax recovery contentious matters before the administrative and civil courts. Associate Horacio Sánchez joined as a practice head from Ferrere in October 2022. He comes recommended as 'a great asset' and has extensive experience working with the tax authority and in applying tax treaties. Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga takes a lead role in some of the team’s key, multi-practice matters.
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‘The team is very well prepared; they always answer our questions and respond quickly according to our requirements. Likewise, they are very well connected and have very good knowledge of the Paraguayan Stock Market, which is our business. They have lawyers who were part of the Paraguayan Stock Exchange and the National Securities Commission, which is a very important plus for us.’
‘They provide personalised attention and responsiveness, as well as assisting us when we need them, whatever the day or time. Andrés Vera assists us regarding legal and tax advice. He is an excellent professionals.’
‘This year the firm has incorporated Horacio Sánchez to the team, and I think he is a great asset - not only for tax purposes but for other areas as well. As always, for labour and tax matters, it is undoubtedly the number one law firm in Paraguay, with unique teams of people with expertise, and a casuistry and practical experience that is unmatched by other law firms.’
‘Andrés Vera and Horacio Sánchez stand out in the tax area. They have in-depth knowledge, command of the rules, vast experience, and I always feel calm when the answer comes from them.’
'We recommend Silvia Benitez.'
Work highlights
- Defending a client on charges arising from tax audits and tax assessments relating to transfer pricing issues.
- Advising Paracel on all tax-related matters related to its $4bn cellulose plant in Paraguay.
- Assisted a client with a two-step tax planning to eliminate the tax burden on dividends paid to foreign shareholders.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rodolfo Vouga, Andres Vera