Practice 02 · Specialized area

Tax & international business.

Tax-smart, strategic solutions to power your business in a global landscape.

The practice

Tax strategy for critical business decisions.

Tax is a strategic dimension of the business — not just a compliance matter.

From planning and structuring to defense before tax authorities, we advise business owners, boards and finance teams with legal rigor, practical judgment and business insight. Every tax position is also a business decision — and we document it that way.

Services

Ten fronts, one integrated strategy.

Each service is designed to stay ahead of tax challenges and open opportunities with every business decision.

01

Business Tax Planning

  • Domestic and international tax strategy: designing alternatives to optimize the tax burden and structure transactions efficiently.
  • Business structuring: tax support for investments, business models, contracts, reorganizations, and significant corporate transactions.
  • Tax risk assessment: review of economic substance, documentary traceability, and potential exposure before tax authorities.
02

Ongoing Tax Advisory

  • Continuous support: legal tax advice for day-to-day decision-making by management teams, accountants, and finance departments.
  • Tax query resolution: analysis of transactions, tax obligations, applicable treatments, and criteria for specific business situations.
  • Technical and strategic support: preparation of legal opinions, memoranda, and recommendations to document relevant tax positions.
03

Tax Defense and Disputes

  • Tax audit response: assistance with information requests, summons, inspections, preliminary acts, and tax audit proceedings.
  • Administrative tax disputes: representation before the Colombian Tax Authority and local tax authorities at the administrative level.
  • Legal and evidentiary strategy: development of technical defenses, organization of supporting documentation, and formulation of robust tax arguments.
04

Local and Municipal Taxes

  • Industry and commerce tax: analysis of income territoriality, taxable activity, tax bases, and rules applicable in each municipality.
  • Municipal and departmental taxes: advice on billboards and signs tax, stamp taxes, fees, contributions, and local tax obligations.
  • Defense before local authorities: support in audits, requests for information, and disputes with municipalities and departments.
05

Taxation of Contracts and Legal Transactions

  • Tax review of contracts: tax analysis of commercial, fiduciary, real estate, corporate, and business collaboration agreements.
  • Allocation of tax burdens: drafting and review of clauses on taxes, withholding, indemnities, supporting documentation, and tax responsibilities.
  • Contingency prevention: early identification of income tax, VAT, local tax, stamp tax, withholding tax, and capital gains effects.
06

Corporate Reorganizations, M&A and Structuring

  • Complex business transactions: tax advice on the acquisition and sale of shares, assets, going concerns, and business units.
  • Corporate reorganizations: tax analysis of mergers, spin-offs, contributions, capitalizations, debt forgiveness, and other corporate structures.
  • Tax impact modeling: assessment of tax effects for buyers, sellers, companies, shareholders, and investors.
07

International Taxation and Cross-Border Payments

  • Cross-border payments: withholding tax analysis on services, licenses, consulting, technical assistance, and technical services.
  • Double tax treaties: application of international tax treaties and review of benefits, limitations, and formal requirements.
  • Tax residence and presence: assessment of tax residence, permanent establishment, and tax risks in international transactions.
08

Special Tax Regimes, Nonprofits and Cooperatives

  • Special Tax Regime: assistance with qualification, continued eligibility, annual updates, and compliance requirements.
  • Non-taxpaying entities and cooperatives: tax analysis for nonprofits, churches, foundations, corporations, and cooperative entities.
  • Donations and tax benefits: structuring of donations, tax credits, deductions, and the supporting documentation required for their tax recognition.
09

Real Estate and Wealth Taxation

  • Real estate transactions: tax analysis of property sales, land transactions, real estate projects, contributions, and fiduciary structures.
  • Tax basis and valuation: review of cadastral values, tax basis, fair market value, article 90 of the Colombian Tax Code, and capital gains.
  • Wealth planning: tax structuring of family wealth, investment companies, and asset-holding vehicles.
10

Tax Governance, Risk and Tax Committees

  • Tax risk management: identification, prioritization, and documentation of sensitive tax positions within the company.
  • Tax committees: support for governing bodies, boards of directors, and internal teams in significant tax decisions.
  • Traceability and support: design of action plans, supporting documentation, and technical criteria to back up tax decisions.
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