Acting for multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals and families, CMS Carey & Allende's broad tax practice ranges from domestic and international tax planning, to indirect taxation, cross-border transactions, double taxation agreements, estate restructuring, inheritance planning and corporate reorganisation-related tax issues. The tax team also acts in tax disputes before Chile’s administrative and judicial bodies; while the Santiago office’s sector expertise covers technology, hospitality, retail, energy and financial services. The six-member practice’s key figures are Diego García, an expert in tax planning and corporate restructuring; and 2024-raised partner Gonzalo Serrano, who is an international taxation and regulatory compliance specialist. At senior associate level, Matias Ramírez focuses on direct and indirect taxation-related compliance issues; while September 2024-promoted Constanza Schwerter assists national and international companies with advisory work and tax planning.
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- ‘The tax team has extensive experience and a high level of technical knowledge.’
- ‘They follow up on the results of their advice to ensure the desired outcome.’
- ‘These partners have a keen business acumen, which allows them to understand the need for tax service and compliance easily.’
- ‘Diego García and Gonzalo Serrano stand out for their expertise and level of commitment to the defined tax strategy.’
Key clients
- Digital Virgo
- Uncommon Cures
- Inversiones Convento Viejo
Work highlights
Advising Digital Virgo on tax matters on an ongoing basis, in relation to its foreign service provider.
Advised Uncommon Cures on the structuring of its Chilean branch, which included defining the corporate and financing structure, so as to achieve tax efficiency.
Advised on the local restructuring of the Rio Claro group, which included tax efficiency considerations.
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Practice head
Diego García; Gonzalo Serrano