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Av. Infante D. Henrique, 26
1149-096
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Sara Soares
Work Department
Tax Law
Position
Professional Partner
Career
Sara Soares is an Associated Partner and has been at Abreu Advogados since 2008. Her main focus is on tax advice and litigation.
She has extensive practical experience in VAT-related matters, including VAT exemptions applicable in internal operations in healthcare and related sectors, sports, education and real estate, as well as VAT related to imports, intra-EU transactions, and operations with public sector involvement. She has also participated in implementing oil and gas distribution companies in Portugal, as well as in tax litigation procedures related to special tariffs (such as the CESE – extraordinary tax on the energy sector), corporate tax and excise duties. She has also participated in investment projects in Mozambique regarding direct taxation and stamp duty.
Languages
Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association
IBA – International Bar Association
Education
Law degree from Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2008)
Masters in Law from Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2011)
Postgraduate diploma in Tax Law from IDEFF – Instituto de Direito Económico, Financeiro e Fiscal da Faculdade de Direito de Lisboa (2014)
Postgraduate diploma in International Customs Law from Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2021)
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