How do we help?
From the initial planning to the execution of complex transactions, at Meythaler & Zambrano Abogados we are with you every step of the way, allowing you to focus on the ideas that drive your business.
Our advice is characterized by proactive compliance and the ability to anticipate and defend against possible audits.
With a broad knowledge of the regulations and solid experience in their application, our multidisciplinary team helps you manage all the implications of audits or disputes, while adapting to new regulations that affect your structures.
our Services
Corporate Tax Advisory
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Corporate Finance: Advice on loan structures and corporate finance projects, including tax due diligence and tax planning.
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Internal Tax Compliance: Comprehensive guidance to ensure the fulfillment of internal tax obligations.
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Tax Incentives and Benefits: Designing schemes that maximize incentives and minimize tax leakage.
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Transactions and Restructurings: Support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, buyouts, and strategic alliances, backed by in-depth knowledge of cross-border operations.
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Benefits and Regulatory Compliance: Identification of potential benefits under local legislation for priority economic sectors, along with guidance on meeting tax and customs obligations.
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Public-Private Partnerships: Assistance in managing and establishing alliances between the public and private sectors.
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International Structuring: Advice on creating intellectual property, financial, and holding structures, as well as implementing international operational and tax structures. This service enables companies to optimize their framework for international operations and expansion, maximizing competitive advantages while minimizing tax and operational risks.
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Tax Planning: We provide national and international tax planning for companies, corporations, and investors, helping you operate in accordance with the tax regulations of each country involved in your structures or transactions. Additionally, we advise on the tax implications of your operations.
Tax Audits and Negotiation
Our team manages risks and disputes through:
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Comprehensive Management: Gathering and disclosing information during investigations and audits.
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Legal Representation: Defending clients in negotiations, backed by a proven track record of out-of-court settlements.
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Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaborating with IT specialists, accountants, and other experts to address complex cases, even in instances of alleged fraud.
Litigation and Contentious Tax Representation
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Defence in court and in negotiations, with a proven track record in out-of-court settlements:
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Representation before public authorities: Internal Revenue Service (SRI), Constitutional Court and Customs.
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Litigation and administrative proceedings: Defence in tax disputes, management of customs claims and challenges to the tariff classification of various products.
Transfer Pricing
Our service is designed for companies that need to accurately manage transactions between related entities. We take care of it:
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Analysis: We thoroughly evaluate your intercompany transactions.
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Documentation and compliance: We prepare all documentation required by the tax authorities, ensuring transparency and support for each transaction.
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Representation in audits and disputes: We act on your behalf in audits and manage potential disputes, minimising risk and defending your interests.
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Strategic advice: We offer customised solutions to optimise the tax structure of your business in line with regulatory changes.
Indirect Tax Management
Effective management of indirect taxes - such as VAT, customs and excise - optimises cash flow and reduces exposure to audits and litigation. Our offering:
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Tailored strategies: Solutions tailored to the needs of each business.
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Multidisciplinary expertise: Expertise in accounting, supply chain processes and multiple tax jurisdictions.
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Comprehensive support: Assistance with negotiations, disputes, litigation, investigations and audits.
Exemplars and Pioneers
Commitment to Excellence
We distinguish ourselves by our ability to challenge tariff classifications and defend the rights of high-profile taxpayers. Our track record has significantly contributed to the development of Ecuadorian jurisprudence, affirming and strengthening the rights of our clients and their industry.
Leadership in Tariff Classification Challenges
We have established ourselves in the Ecuadorian market as a benchmark in tax litigation and customs matters, excelling in representing our clients before the Internal Revenue Service (SRI), the Constitutional Court, and the Customs Authority.
