Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Venezuela
Band 3
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+58 212 319 4400About
Provided by Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez
The Tax Department offers expertise in areas including: (i) opinions, advice and consultations, (ii) strategic tax planning, and (iii) administrative and judicial appeals, serving multinationals, financial institutions, private equity funds, among others. In this respect, we:
- Issue opinions on the interpretation, application and benefits of international treaties for the avoidance of double taxation, customs duties and their special regimes, rates, national taxes, special and parafiscal contributions, municipal taxes.
- Advise on compliance with tax formalities, and in particular with the legal review of income tax returns, determination of withholdings, applications for tax benefits, and payment of taxes in instalments.
- Provide legal advice on compliance with all matters relating to parafiscal contributions.
- Prepare and process tax consultations addressed to the tax authorities to minimise potential tax risks and avoid penalties and contradictory decisions.
- Study and develop efficient organisational structures to defer, minimise, or eliminate the overall tax impact of a particular transaction or series of transactions.
- Assist in the due diligence process of acquisitions and mergers.
- Prepare and file administrative and judicial appeals, including amparo actions, related to any tax assessment, adjustment, sanction, act or measure.
- Exercise nullity actions for unconstitutionality and illegality of tax acts and regulations.
Chambers Review
Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez's respected tax practice is adept at handling a full range of mandates, including tax audits and regulatory issues, as well as tax planning. The team is experienced in designing tax-efficient structures for corporate operations, including related labour concerns. The department also handles contentious proceedings involving VAT withholdings and municipal taxes. The firm boasts a diverse portfolio of domestic and international clients from sectors including food and beverage, banking, and marketing.
Work Highlights
- Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez advised Mercantil Servicios Financieros in an appeal before the Contentious Tax Courts over the incorrect issuing of a tax assessment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez's provides immediate, complete, and in-depth analysis as well as accurate responses."
"Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez's provides immediate, complete, and in-depth analysis as well as accurate responses."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Alfredo Travieso Passios boasts significant experience advising on wealth management and the tax implications of corporate transactions.
"Alfredo Travieso Passios has served as a good advisor."
José Rafael Belisario Rincón joins the rankings for his practice in the Venezuelan tax field, where he handles lawsuits and appeals, as well as consultancy work.
"José Rafael Belisario Rincón is a tax expert who provides in-depth and accurate analysis."
Ranked Lawyers at
Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez
Venezuela
Members
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