BKM | Berkemeyer‘s ‘outstanding‘ tax team is made up of experienced litigators who regularly represent clients in significant tax disputes before government entities, from municipalities to the Supreme Court. The group offers advice to foreign investors on Paraguay’s fiscal incentives schemes, and on import and export matters. The team assists clients with tax audits, and has extensive knowledge of tax regulations. Recent additions to its already extensive client base have included both local and international clients, such as AGT Networks and Delivery Hero. The team is co-led by Mauro Mascareño, who has experience in both local and international tax advice, as well as tax planning, tax litigation and tax refunds. Mascareño also leads the firm’s transfer pricing department. Co-head Federico Valinotti is a tax expert with extensive experience in the field, focusing on international investments and cross-border transactions. Carlos Vargas has extensive experience in local and international tax planning, litigation and credits. At the associate level, Rodrigo Gómez Sánchez advises public and private entities, corporations, guilds and non-profit entities, both local and foreign, on national and international tax law.

Ferrere has extensive experience in both tax and customs matters, advising on tax structures, transfer pricing reports and assisting international clients with operations in Paraguay. The group has expertise in tax litigation, handling cases from a variety of sectors, including digital services, hydrocarbon exploitation, special investment regimes, security markets, infrastructure and financial services. The firm has also been involved in the drafting of tax laws and regulations, actively assisting the Paraguayan Tax Administration, and in the implementation of free trade zones. Néstor Loizaga co-leads the team, offering advice on the tax aspects of investment regimes, M&A and corporate structures, and assistance with tax litigation. Practice co-head Erika Bañuelos is a senior associate with over 15 years’ experience advising national and international clients on tax and customs issues, including administrative processes, tax refunds, and proceedings against the tax authorities. Senior associate María Julia Méndez is an active member of the team, with experience in tax planning at both a national and multinational level. Tanya Moreno joined as senior associate in November 2022 from EY.

The team at Vouga Abogados advises both national and international clients on a range of complex tax matters. The firm offers advice on best tax practices and tax credit recovery processes, as well as advising clients on regulatory issues, including the recent tax reform bill and transfer pricing rules, introduced in January 2020 and 2021, respectively. The firm has also been involved in the double taxation treaties with Chile and Uruguay. The team is led by managing partner Rodolfo Vouga and 'excellent professional' Andrés Vera, who participated in the drafting of various tax regulations as part of his experience with the Finance Ministry. Along with associate Silvia Benítez, he leads the practice of tax recovery contentious matters before the administrative and civil courts. Associate Horacio Sánchez joined as a practice head from Ferrere in October 2022. He comes recommended as 'a great asset' and has extensive experience working with the tax authority and in applying tax treaties. Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga takes a lead role in some of the team’s key, multi-practice matters.

Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja regularly advises clients on tax structures for corporate transactions. The team has experience in international taxation, including transfer pricing, and has participated in tax controversies, handling double taxation queries, litigations and audits. The team is co-led by Juan Carlos Boggino, who has extensive experience in the practice area and focuses on custom controversies, tariff classifications and regulatory work. Senior associate Horacio Peroni co-leads the team and is praised by clients for his 'extraordinary' communication and services: he has experience in disputes and regulatory matters, and designs efficient fiscal structures for acquisitions.