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Tax
Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii‘s tax team has ’a very good knowledge of’ the tax sector ‘and its fiscal challenges’, and is experienced in taxation areas including corporate income tax, transfer pricing, individual taxation, and VAT, as well as tax related projects. It balances both consultancy and dispute resolution services. Clients praise its ‘integrated and unified approach to both legal and fiscal issues’. Multidisciplinary practitioner Razvan Gheorghiu-Testa handles transactional tax issues, co-heading the team with go-to non-contentious tax expert Alexandru Cristea, valued for his ‘unique approach to the client’. Key names for contentious matters are Ioana Hrisafi and Christina Vladescu. Ramona Chițu and Cristian Velcu are certified tax consultants.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very professional, very responsive. We can rely on prompt responses, the deadlines agreed are firmly met. ’
‘The individuals have a very good knowledge of our sector and its fiscal challenges. They are very well-connected with the news regarding the changes of tax legislation and the trends in the tax audits. They are also very experienced in the procedures related to challenge of administrative decision of tax authorities.’
- 'The Tuca Tax team was the only professional and highly qualified team to offer our company an integrated and unified approach to both legal and fiscal issues and the guarantee of the successful results.'
- 'They have the knowledge and the practical experience to assist the client in various tax matters. No matter how difficult the situation was, Tuca Tax gave us the comfort and assured us about the great result to come. A team of professionals and highly qualified and experienced tax advisers.’
‘Alexandru Cristea has assisted us on tax planning as well as VAT and tax audits. I value him due to his unique approach to the client, and to client needs.'
- 'Ramona Chitu has provided us assistance during these years, advising us on our projects in various fields: tax optimisation, mergers and other business restructurings, tax audits, due diligence, tax litigation in the field of corporate income tax, and each time ended successfully.’
Key clients
- Alstom Transport Romania
- CEZ Group
- Total Romania/ TotalEnergies
- CMP Automotive Romania
- Zoppas Industries Romania
- Amethyst Group
- Orkla Foods Romania
Work highlights
- Assisted CEZ group of companies in Romania on a variety of windfall tax matters with which is confronted in its ongoing operations on the Romanian energy market.
- Provided advisory services to Zoppas Industries Romania in relation to a variety of tax issues, including transfer pricing advice on the prices of intra-group transactions.
- Provided legal and tax advice for Amethyst Group in relation to a complex restructuring process, facilitating the appropriate restructuring option and assisting with the implementation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ramona Chițu
Tuca Zbârcea & AsociatiiPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexandru Cristea, Razvan Gheorghiu-Testa