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About me-Peru Tax Attorney

Víctor Vidal Fernández Castillo - Abogado

Professional Profile - Tax Lawyer in Peru

I am a Law graduate from Universidad San Martín de Porres with a Master's degree in Finance and Corporate Law from Universidad ESAN. I specialize in corporate taxation and investment securities structuring, and also hold a diploma in Business Management.

I have completed advanced training as an investment analyst at the official school of the Lima Stock Exchange (Bursen). With more than 15 years of experience in legal and corporate consulting as well as business litigation, my work focuses on helping companies optimize their operations through the application of both local and international jurisdiction.

Our Value for International Businesses in Peru

What sets us apart is our integrated approach, combining deep legal expertise with financial and business insight. This allows us to not only defend and protect our clients' interests, but also to create opportunities for sustainable growth in the Peruvian market.

Our Commitment to Foreign Investors

We are driven by a clear mission: to safeguard our clients' interests and empower their businesses through strategic, reliable, and forward-thinking legal solutions. Our commitment goes beyond legal representation — it is about becoming a strategic partner in your company's journey to success in Peru.

Business and Corporate Services in Perú

Company Formation and Corporate Services in Peru

We provide comprehensive legal assistance throughout the entire business lifecycle — from incorporation and restructuring to mergers, spin-offs, and final dissolution — ensuring compliance with corporate regulations and optimizing organizational structures for foreign investors in Peru.

Branches, Subsidiaries and Holdings in Peru

Our services cover the establishment of branches, subsidiaries, and holding companies, as well as the strategic structuring of shareholder power to safeguard corporate governance and business continuity for international companies operating in Peru.

International Business Expansion to Peru

We advise on the creation of offshore companies and the legal structuring of cross-border operations, enabling businesses to expand internationally while ensuring tax efficiency, compliance, and risk management according to Peruvian regulations.

Tax Services in Peru - Corporate & International Tax Expertise

As experienced tax lawyers in Peru, we provide comprehensive tax services for businesses and international investors. Our expertise covers Peruvian tax law, international tax planning, and SUNAT compliance to optimize your tax position and ensure regulatory compliance.

Tax Analysis of Mergers, Acquisitions and Business Restructuring in Peru

Our Peru tax advisory services include comprehensive tax due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. We identify tax risks, opportunities, and compliance requirements to ensure your business transactions in Peru are tax-efficient and compliant with local regulations.

  • Tax due diligence for M&A transactions
  • Corporate restructuring tax planning
  • Asset transfer tax optimization
  • Post-merger integration tax guidance

Partnership Agreements & Joint Ventures Tax Analysis

We provide specialized tax analysis for partnership agreements and joint ventures in Peru, ensuring optimal tax structures for collaborative business arrangements while maintaining compliance with Peruvian tax legislation.

  • Joint venture tax structuring
  • Partnership agreement tax clauses
  • Profit distribution tax efficiency
  • Cross-border partnership taxation

Trusts and Estate Planning Tax Services in Peru

Our Peru trust tax services include strategic planning for asset protection, wealth management, and estate planning through trusts, ensuring tax efficiency and compliance with Peru's evolving trust taxation rules.

  • Trust establishment tax guidance
  • Estate planning tax strategies
  • Asset protection tax considerations
  • Wealth transfer tax optimization

Holding Company Structures & Tax Optimization in Peru

We design and implement tax-efficient holding company structures in Peru, leveraging domestic and international tax provisions to minimize overall tax liability while maintaining full compliance with Peruvian tax authorities.

  • Holding company establishment
  • Dividend distribution tax planning
  • Intra-group financing tax optimization
  • Exit strategy tax planning

Tax Advisory for Companies Under Insolvency Proceedings in Peru

Our specialized insolvency tax services in Peru provide guidance on tax aspects of business restructuring, bankruptcy proceedings, and debt renegotiation, helping navigate complex tax issues during financial distress.

  • Tax debt negotiation with SUNAT
  • Insolvency proceeding tax implications
  • Tax loss utilization planning
  • Restructuring tax compliance

Financing Structures & Credit Arrangements Tax Analysis

We offer comprehensive tax analysis for financing structures in Peru, ensuring your debt arrangements, credit facilities, and financing operations are tax-efficient and compliant with Peruvian thin capitalization rules and interest deduction limitations.

  • Debt financing tax optimization
  • Interest deduction planning
  • Cross-border financing tax issues
  • Financial instrument tax treatment

International Tax Planning & Double Taxation Treaties in Peru

Our international tax planning services leverage Peru's network of double taxation treaties to minimize global tax liability for multinational businesses operating in Peru, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing regulations and international tax standards.

  • Double taxation treaty application
  • Transfer pricing documentation
  • Permanent establishment planning
  • Withholding tax optimization

Need Expert Tax Advice for Your Business in Peru?

Contact our experienced tax attorneys in Peru for personalized consultation on your specific tax situation. We help international businesses navigate Peruvian tax law efficiently and compliantly.

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Business Litigation Attorney in Peru | Commercial Dispute Resolution

Expert legal representation for commercial disputes and corporate litigation matters in Peru

As experienced business litigation lawyers in Peru, we represent companies and investors in complex commercial disputes. Our expertise spans contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, corporate governance issues, and commercial litigation in Peruvian courts. We provide strategic counsel to protect your business interests and resolve disputes efficiently.

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Shareholder & Partnership Disputes Resolution in Peru

Our Peru business litigation attorneys handle complex shareholder disputes, partnership conflicts, and ownership disagreements. We represent clients in:

  • Shareholder oppression claims
  • Partnership dissolution proceedings
  • Ownership transfer disputes
  • Fiduciary duty litigation
  • Minority shareholder rights protection
  • Corporate governance conflicts
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Commercial Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract Litigation

We provide expert representation for contract disputes in Peru, handling cases involving:

  • Breach of contract claims
  • Supply agreement disputes
  • Distribution contract litigation
  • Service agreement conflicts
  • Contract interpretation disputes
  • Damages quantification and recovery
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Director & Officer Liability Disputes in Peru

Our commercial litigation services in Peru include representation in matters involving:

  • Director negligence claims
  • Officer liability disputes
  • Fiduciary duty litigation
  • Corporate governance disputes
  • Executive compensation conflicts
  • Management liability defense
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Consumer Protection & Compliance Disputes

We defend businesses against consumer protection claims in Peru and handle:

  • INDECOPI defense representation
  • Consumer law compliance disputes
  • Product liability defense
  • Advertising compliance litigation
  • Warranty claim disputes
  • Consumer class action defense
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Commercial Debt Collection & Payment Disputes

Our Peru commercial lawyers handle payment disputes and debt collection matters including:

  • Commercial debt recovery
  • Payment default litigation
  • Accounts receivable disputes
  • Guarantee enforcement actions
  • Secured transaction disputes
  • Enforcement of monetary judgments
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Corporate Crime Defense & Regulatory Investigations

We provide defense representation for corporate crime matters in Peru including:

  • Corporate fraud defense
  • Regulatory investigation representation
  • Anti-corruption compliance defense
  • Money laundering allegations
  • Securities law violations defense
  • Administrative sanction proceedings

Recent Business Litigation Cases in Peru

Multinational Shareholder Dispute Resolution

Successfully represented a foreign investor in a complex shareholder dispute against local partners, resulting in favorable settlement and continued business operations in Peru.

International Contract Breach Litigation

Secured $2.3M judgment for a European company in breach of contract case against Peruvian distributor, including enforcement of international arbitration award.

Corporate Governance Dispute Resolution

Resolved contentious boardroom conflict for technology startup, implementing new governance structure that protected foreign investor rights under Peruvian law.

Facing a Business Dispute in Peru?

Our experienced commercial litigation attorneys in Peru can help protect your business interests and resolve disputes effectively. Contact us for a consultation about your specific situation.

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Tax Litigation Attorney in Peru | SUNAT Disputes & Tax Court Appeals

Expert legal representation for tax disputes, SUNAT controversies, and tax litigation matters in Peru

As an experienced tax litigation lawyer in Peru, we represent businesses and individuals in complex tax disputes against SUNAT (Peru's tax authority). Our expertise spans tax court appeals, penalty challenges, tax fraud defense, and administrative litigation. We provide strategic counsel to resolve tax controversies efficiently and protect your financial interests.

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Administrative & Judicial Tax Litigation Against SUNAT

Our Peru tax litigation attorneys handle all stages of tax disputes with SUNAT, from administrative appeals to judicial litigation in tax court. We represent clients in:

  • SUNAT tax assessment challenges
  • Administrative appeal proceedings
  • Tax Court litigation
  • Judicial review of tax determinations
  • Constitutional appeals (amparo tax appeals)
  • Supreme Court tax litigation
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Tax Penalty Appeals & Fine Challenges

We provide expert representation for tax penalty appeals in Peru, handling cases involving:

  • Late filing penalty appeals
  • Late payment penalty challenges
  • Procedural fine disputes
  • Substantial penalty reductions
  • Reasonable cause arguments
  • Penalty abatement requests
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Tax Court Appeals & Litigation

Our tax court representation services in Peru include handling cases before:

  • Tax Court (Tribunal Fiscal)
  • Superior Court tax appeals
  • Supreme Court tax matters
  • Constitutional Court tax issues
  • Appellate tax litigation
  • Judicial review proceedings
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Tax Fraud Defense & Criminal Tax Litigation

We defend clients against tax fraud allegations in Peru and handle:

  • Tax evasion defense
  • Tax fraud investigation representation
  • Criminal tax litigation
  • Fraud penalty defense
  • Investigation response strategies
  • Negotiated settlements
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SUNAT Audits & Tax Investigation Defense

Our Peru tax lawyers provide defense representation during SUNAT audits and investigations including:

  • Tax audit representation
  • Transfer pricing examination defense
  • VAT refund investigation response
  • Tax withholding examination defense
  • Cross-border transaction audits
  • Tax fraud investigation defense
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Tax Collection Defense & Payment Plan Negotiation

We provide defense against tax collection actions in Peru and handle:

  • Tax lien challenges
  • Levy defense representation
  • Payment plan negotiations
  • Offer in compromise assistance
  • Collection due process hearings
  • Asset protection strategies

Recent Tax Litigation Successes in Peru

Multinational SUNAT Assessment Challenge

Successfully reduced a $1.8M SUNAT tax assessment by 75% for an international technology company through strategic administrative appeals and negotiation.

Tax Court Transfer Pricing Victory

Won a precedent-setting transfer pricing case in Peru's Tax Court, establishing favorable methodology for related-party transactions that saved the client $2.3M in potential tax adjustments.

Penalty Abatement for Reasonable Cause

Secured full abatement of $450,000 in penalties for a manufacturing client by demonstrating reasonable cause and compliance efforts despite technical filing violations.

Our Tax Litigation Process in Peru

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Case Evaluation & Strategy

Comprehensive analysis of your tax dispute, assessment of SUNAT's position, and development of litigation strategy.

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Administrative Appeals

Filing of formal appeals with SUNAT, presentation of legal arguments, and negotiation with tax authorities.

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Tax Court Litigation

Preparation and filing of tax court appeals, litigation proceedings, and representation before judges.

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Resolution & Implementation

Securing favorable decisions, implementing court rulings, and ensuring compliance with resolved matters.

Facing a Tax Dispute with SUNAT?

Our experienced tax litigation attorneys in Peru can help you navigate complex tax controversies and achieve favorable resolutions. Contact us for a consultation about your specific tax dispute.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Doing Business in Peru

What are the requirements for foreign companies to operate in Peru? +

Foreign companies can operate in Peru through branch offices or by incorporating a local entity. The most common structures are Sociedad Anónima (SA) and Sociedad Comercial de Responsabilidad Limitada (SRL). Requirements include registration with SUNAT (tax authority), obtaining a business license, and compliance with sector-specific regulations.

How does Peru's tax system work for foreign investors? +

Peru operates on a worldwide income system for tax residents. Corporate income tax is currently 29.5%, with VAT at 18%. Peru has signed double taxation treaties with multiple countries to avoid dual taxation for foreign investors. We recommend comprehensive tax planning before establishing operations.

What legal challenges do foreign businesses face in Peru? +

Common challenges include navigating bureaucratic processes, understanding local labor laws, compliance with changing regulations, and protecting intellectual property. Having local legal counsel familiar with both Peruvian law and international business practices is crucial for success.