Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Venezuela
Band 2
About
Provided by AraqueReyna
We pride ourselves on having a “dream team” led by three senior lawyers, commanding a strong tax department, who offer their expertise on a broad range of tax issues related to labour law, corporate finance issues, wealth planning and real state projects, including related tax disputes.
Their practice focuses on national and local taxes and arbitration and his clients include several banking and telecommunication entities; in local and international tax planning, including exchange control; tax structuring for corporate reorganizations, joint ventures projects and foreign investment; and expertise in wealth and heritage tax planning, with vast experience assisting clients on both public and private sectors.
Chambers Review
AraqueReyna's well-regarded team offers notable experience in the Venezuelan tax space. Its noted bench of strong practitioners possesses significant expertise in advising on a range of transactional, contentious, and advisory tax mandates. The department's expertise spans tax planning and achieving tax efficiency for corporate transactions. The firm is also adept at handling administrative litigation as well as advising on currency exchange regulations. The team provides additional capabilities by assisting individuals with estate planning and wealth management.
Work Highlights
- AraqueReyna advised General Motors Veneolana on its compliance with tax obligations under the OFAC sanctions regime.
Notable Practitioners
Senior statespersonGabriel Ruán Santosboasts long-standing experience handling contentious tax mandates.
Notable partnerMaría Carolina Cano Gonzálezis well placed to assist clients with the implementation of efficient tax structures for corporate transactions, with peers praising her skills in cross-border mandates.
Respected partnerIngrid Garcíahas an established presence assisting high net worth individuals with estate planning. She is also adept at representing clients in local taxation matters, including contentious proceedings.
Ranked Lawyers at
AraqueReyna
Venezuela
Members
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Juan Carlos Balzán
María Alejandra García
Clients
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Branza 1800, S.A.
Centro Médico de Caracas
Chocolates St. Moritz C.A.
Escala 24/7 Inc.
General Motors Venezolana
Industrias Lácteas de Venezuela (Indulac)
MAPFRE
Microsoft Venezuela
PEPSICO & Empresas Filiales
Sodexo Pass Venezuela
Universal Music Venezuela
Industries
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Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Health Care
Insurance
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation