Vouga Abogados’s tax department excels in tax advisory, providing expert guidance to both national and international clients on complex fiscal matters. The team is deeply involved in major projects, including Paraguay’s largest private investment under the free trade zone framework and the landmark Banco Atlas-Banco Familiar merger. Beyond corporate taxation, the department offers in-depth expertise in transfer pricing, tax treaties, carbon credit regulations and electronic invoicing. Practice head Rodolfo Vouga is a distinguished tax specialist, advising multinational clients across various industries and playing a pivotal role in high-profile transactions. Rodolfo G Vouga is particularly recognised for his proficiency in cross-border taxation, M&A and foreign investment incentives. Andrés Vera, co-leading the practice, excels in tax efficiency, corporate restructurings and major acquisitions. Horacio Sánchez, also co-leading, focuses on large-scale private investments and investment fund taxation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is exceptional. A highly trained team focused on providing excellent customer service.'
‘Andrés Vera is undoubtedly one of the best tax law specialists currently available. His knowledge of the law, combined with his extensive practice, distinguishes him from other consultancies in the local market.'
‘They are highly trained professionals, with in-depth knowledge of the subject they support us with, and extensive experience.'
‘Andrés Vera: knowledge, experience, great analytical and synthetic skills, clear in his opinions and advice, and a good sense of purpose.'
‘Personalised attention to tax queries, which could be complemented by accounting advisors.'
‘Professionalism and experience in tax and legal matters from attorney Andres Vera'.
Key clients
- Archer Daniels Midland
- Naviera Chaco
- Aic Seguros
- Prosegur Paraguay
- Consorcio Expo – UIP / ARP
- UIP (Paraguayan Industrial Association)
- British American Tobacco Productora de Cigarrillos – PROBAT
- Copetrol
- Paraguay Energy (Nextar)
- John Deere Financial Chile
- Zavidoro Corporations - Sucursal Paraguay
- GLT Casa de Bolsa
Work highlights
Advised Paracel S.A., the private investment project, in the setting up one of the firsts Industrial Free Trade Zone in Paraguay.
Advising Banco Atlas in its process of consolidation merger with Banco Familiar.
Advised Global-Woods on the fiscal impact of its projected operations in Paraguay.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Horacio Sánchez
Practice head
Rodolfo Vouga; Andres Vera; Horacio Sanchez
Other key lawyers
Rodolfo G Vouga