Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández fields a notable tax practice, advising clients on standalone tax matters and tax issues within broader corporate and commercial transactions. The firm has recently assisted major technology companies navigating the proposed VAT regulations on offshore digital services, and routinely supports clients with corporate structuring work, tax exemption authorisations, and securing special rulings from the tax administration, as well as managing the creation and implementation of free trade zones. Jaime Senior and group head Marisol Vicens handle the majority of the firm's tax matters.
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- 'Headrick is a full-service firm. Their level of efficiency distinguishes them by providing quick and comprehensive responses to clients. Their team's knowledge and broad understanding of the problems and situations presented allow clients to make informed decisions on the tax issues at hand, based on the opinions provided.'
- 'Quick responses and problem resolution.'
Key clients
- Sika
- Asociación Nacional de Jóvenes Empresarios (ANJE)
- GTS France - Thales
- Playa Hotels and Resorts
- Comercializadora Justo Cabal
- Atlantic Free Zone
- Grupo Campollo
- Grupo Santa Cruz (Banco Santa Cruz)
- Academia Nacional de Béisbol Amateur de la República Dominicana (ANBARD)
Work highlights
Advised the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Dominican Republic on tax matters, including assistance regarding available exemptions under Dominican tax regulations, in connection with the Church’s establishment of community centres.
Advised Playa Hotels & Resorts in connection with the sale of the Hotel Jewel Punta Cana, including representing the client before the Tax Administration on negotiations relating to the capital gains tax due and securing a capital gains ruling.
Practice head
Marisol Vicens