Tax
Hughes & Hughes‘ tax team has a strong background in advising companies on the establishment and expansion of operations in Uruguay. It advises on corporate and tax structures for infrastructure projects, investments and commercial, industrial and services activities in the country. Tax audits and tax litigation are other prolific areas for the team, which also advises on the application of double tax treaties. Alejandro Horjales is head of the tax, outsourcing and transfer pricing team, supported by Haroldo Espalter, who advises international clients on foreign investment and the development of operations in Uruguay. Associate and certified public account Miguel Rocca co-leads the tax team, specialising in tax planning on behalf of both national and international clients. Magela Ramon, associate, brings public sector experience at the National Tax Office to the team and advises on foreign trade.
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Key clients
- Surinor (Pestana Group)
- Afry Group - Poyry
- Urumix
- Balsa & Asociados - Danilum
- Novartis
- Adidas
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Lojas Renner
Work highlights
- Advising Afry Group-af Poyry on the relevant tax aspects of the installation under the general tax regime and the free zone regime, in order to operate in Uruguay.
- Advising Surinor on all the relevant tax aspects of its installation in Uruguay and advising the company on tax matters, such as administrative procedures.
- Advising Premezclados Uruguay on its aquisition by Saint-Gobain, together with its brand URUMIX.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Haroldo Espalter, Alejandro Horjales