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Mr Jose Rafael Reyes
Work Department
Tax
Position
Jose Rafael Reyes is a partner at Morgan & Morgan and heads the Taxation practice group of the firm.
Mr. Reyes has over ten years of experience handling complex legal and tax matters. He regularly advises clients from multiple industries in connection with international taxation, tax planning, transfer pricing, regulatory compliance, proceedings before local tax authorities, and representation before the Administrative Tax Court.
Prior to joining the firm´s legal team, Mr. Reyes was a partner in an important local firm specializing in corporate law, tax, real estate, and other related matters. He also worked as a partner in a renowned international accounting and tax planning services firm.
Mr. Reyes obtained an LL.B. from the School of Law of Universidad Catolica Santa Maria La Antigua in Panama; and an LL.M. from the School of Law of Tulane University, New Orleans (awarded with the Harry F. Stiles scholarship). He also participated in the Harvard Law School’s Instructional Program for Lawyers. Furthermore, Mr. Reyes holds a degree in Taxation from Universidad Especializada del Contador Publico Autorizado (UNESCPA) and has participated in seminars on International Tax Law and Transfer Pricing at the International Tax Center Leiden in The Netherlands; and on International Tax Planning from the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBDF) in Prague, Czech Republic.
Mr. Reyes is admitted to practice law in the Republic of Panama.
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Panama > Tax
Morgan & Morgan‘s tax practice is particularly skilled in assisting multinational companies with the special tax regimes available in Panama, in addition to domestic and international tax planning, transfer pricing and compliance matters. Another notable area of strength lies in advising clients in the real estate sector on the tax aspects of establishing real estate investment trusts (SIIs), benefitting from the wider firm’s expertise in this space. Practice head José Rafael Reyes handles the full spectrum of tax matters; both Reyes and senior associate Amanda Barraza can draw upon significant past experience with international accounting firms. Associate Angelica Ortiz provides capable support, particularly in matters relating to special tax regimes and Panamanian tax residency. Since publication, Barraza has left the firm to act as a sole practitioner.
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