Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Puerto Rico
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Provided by Reichard & Escalera LLC
Reichard & Escalera LLC’s tax practice members provide local, federal, and international tax advice to a wide variety of clients – from start-ups to established multinational corporations – at every stage of their business cycle. The Firm provides advice to clients in all aspects of their business operations, from initial tax planning including choice of entity determinations to mergers & acquisitions, spinoffs and corporate restructurings. Clients are represented at every stage of the resolution of tax disputes with the different Puerto Rico tax authorities, from the administrative phase to tax litigation.
The Firm’s highly experienced tax attorneys and tax consultants have worked with a wide array of situations across the spectrum of taxation issues and industries. We are able to provide guidance to clients in Puerto Rico’s major commercial sectors including Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing, Export Service, Tourism, Energy, Finance, Retail and Media & Entertainment industries. Reichard & Escalera’s team skillfully identifies complex tax issues and provides effective and practical solutions to clients.
Chambers Review
Reichard & Escalera fields a well-regarded practice group with solid expertise in a range of Puerto Rican tax matters. The team is routinely instructed by noteworthy domestic and international clients from the life sciences, pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors. The department is highly adept at assisting clients with tax incentive and exemption schemes, as well as corporate transactions such as restructuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Reichard & Escalera checks all the boxes. Its lawyers' knowledge is great because they cover so many different areas of law. They are also prompt and proactive."
"Reichard & Escalera checks all the boxes. Its lawyers' knowledge is great because they cover so many different areas of law. They are also prompt and proactive."
Notable Practitioners
Carlos Serrano is a market-leading practitioner handling both non-contentious and litigious tax mandates for clients in Puerto Rico. His expertise includes assisting foreign and resident entities.
"Carlos Serrano is a coordinated and creative lawyer. He not only provides great client service but also technical knowledge and an excellent skill set."
"Carlos Serrano is a very proactive, knowledgeable and personable lawyer."
Well-regarded partner Alba Joubert Pereira is experienced in assisting clients on a variety of tax issues. She is regularly found advising on tax grants and incentive packages, as well as on the tax aspects of transactions.
"I enjoy working with Alba Joubert Pereira. She is very capable, implements solutions and is also a very responsive and technical lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Reichard & Escalera LLC
Puerto Rico
Members
Provided by Reichard & Escalera LLC
Head of Department
Head of Department
Ernesto Zayas
Juan Carlos Méndez
Industries
Provided by Reichard & Escalera LLC
Energy
Export Services
Film and Entertainment
Finance and Banking
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Manufacturing
Retail
Tax Disputes
Tourism and Hospitality