Baker McKenzie maintains a prominent position in the Venezuelan market, offering a broad range of tax and wealth management services. The team is well regarded for its advice to major multinationals on tax issues affecting their local operations, and has recently seen a marked increase in activity in transactional tax matters, particularly in the oil and gas and liquor and spirits industries, drawing on deep expertise in these sectors and the strength of its international network. The group is led by Caracas managing partner Ronald Evans, who also oversees the firm’s global wealth management group, and has extensive experience in complex international tax matters, including the tax implications of cross-border transactions and investments. Other key members include Serviliano Abache Carvajal, who takes the lead on local tax matters (both advisory work and litigation), Manuel Marín, an expert in customs issues, and senior associate David Mongiovi.

D'Empaire’s tax group is recognised for its breadth of expertise across both international and domestic tax matters. In particular, the team has significant strength in representing large corporations in high-profile administrative and judicial tax disputes, in addition to providing tax advice on major transactions and foreign investment projects, with a growing emphasis on the oil and gas sector. In the private client sphere, the team advises leading international private banks on tax matters for high-net-worth Venezuelan clients. The team is led by Humberto Romero-Muci, who brings extensive expertise in tax and transfer pricing litigation to the practice. José Manuel Valecillos is noted for his advice to Venezuelan companies, families and individuals on tax and estate planning matters.

Lega frequently advises on tax issues related to the international sale of goods, Venezuelan customs regulations and related tariffs. The team stands out for its expertise in national, state and local taxes, tax planning, mining and petroleum taxes, and double taxation treaties. Elina Pou is skilled in diverse taxation matters, including international taxation and the application of double taxation treaties, and administrative and judicial tax litigation. Of counsel Juan Cristóbal Carmona is a key tax adviser to local and multinational companies and national, state and municipal public authorities, while associate Luzmely Rey assists with customs issues. Nathalie Rodríguez-París supports the team from Spain, handling international taxation matters.

Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Paez Pumar & Cia. is noted for the broad scope of its practice, covering tax planning, litigation and administrative procedures, estate planning, compliance, international taxation and tax support in M&A transactions. Manuel Acedo Sucre is routinely sought out by local and multinational clients for assistance with tax planning, international tax issues (particularly double taxation treaties) and the tax aspects of M&A. María Genoveva Páez Pumar and Juan Castillo Carvajal are key figures for tax litigation and estate planning; Páez Pumar also assists clients during inspections or audits by the tax administration. Further expertise is provided by Diego Lepervanche, who handles the tax aspects of corporate matters, Francisco Alemán Planchart, who focuses on estate planning, Rosemary Thomas, who has extensive experience in tax and customs disputes, and recently promoted junior partner Francesca Rigio.

Torres, Plaz & Araujo advises on a broad range of tax matters, including corporate income tax, M&A taxation, cross-border structuring, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and customs issues. The team also assists private individuals with wealth structuring and represents companies in tax disputes. The firm's client base spans a wide array of industries, including energy, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, and financial services, and its membership of Lataxnet enables it to assist clients with cross-border tax strategies. The tax practice is led by managing partner Juan Carlos Garantón-Blanco and consultants Valentina Cabrera Medina and Rodolfo Plaz Abreu, who is in charge of the contentious-tax department. Federico Araujo Medina and José Antonio De Sousa are also noted.

Araquereyna handles tax planning and disputes for multinational companies, as well as providing advice on inheritance and wealth planning. María Carolina Cano is well versed in tax proceedings before administrative and judicial authorities, as well as assisting with national and international tax advice and planning. Other key team members are Gabriel Ruan Santos, who is skilled in tax litigation and consultancy, and Ingrid García Pacheco, who advises on tax planning, succession planning of family estates, and wealth protection of individuals.

Established by former Altum Abogados partners in 2024, boutique firm Arnstein Legal S.C. has a strong tax consultancy and litigation practice. The team is well versed in a broad array of matters, including the tax aspects of corporate transactions and operations, foreign exchange issues, audits by national, state and municipal tax authorities, administrative and judicial disputes, transfer pricing and tax due diligence, as well as investment and wealth management structures. The team is led by Jorge Jraige, a seasoned tax practitioner who acts for both local and multinational clients. Senior associate Ximena Dugarte Rodriguez provides support with tax consulting, tax litigation, and wealth management.

Dentons‘ tax practice advises on a broad spectrum of international and local tax matters, including both direct and indirect taxation. The team has considerable experience assisting multinational clients with the tax aspects of cross-border business operations, particularly in the pharmaceutical and oil and gas sectors. It also provides support on the tax implications of business restructuring, the formation or liquidation of companies, and new investment structures. In addition, the group is active in representing clients in tax disputes and audits, including transfer pricing and customs related matters, and advising on tax contributions and compliance requirements arising from regulatory changes. The practice is jointly led by senior counsels Moisés Vallenilla, who advises on the tax treatment of international transactions and investments; Oscar Cunto André, who focuses on tax disputes; and Juan Andrés Osorio, who brings to bear experience in income tax, municipal taxation, and international tax matters. Associates Rodrigo Farías Díaz and Andreína Requena Herrera are noted for their support on both contentious and advisory matters.

InterJuris Abogados advises on the tax implications of corporate and financial transactions, with experience across both domestic and international matters, in addition to the tax aspects of corporate restructurings, transfer pricing, and tax issues arising from clients' global business operations, including the application of national tax legislation and international treaties. In addition, the team represents individuals and companies in disputes with tax authorities, financial regulators, and municipalities, and in tax investigations and related regulatory processes. Practice head María Leticia Perera Díaz is noted for her work on both international and domestic tax matters, particularly in the context of complex corporate structures.

LEC Abogados provides expertise in strategic tax planning for corporations operating in Venezuela, assisting with the tax aspects of operations and both local and cross-border transactions, customs law issues and tax audits. Another key area of expertise is defending clients against complaints filed by the national tax authority in relation to income, import and value added tax. The team is led by Santiago Parra Ortega, who is based in Mexico City, and provides comprehensive support to clients in complex local tax matters (particularly concerning municipal business tax issues) and audits by national and local tax authorities.

SLV Consultores provides tax advisory services to local and transnational companies, alongside high-net-worth family groups. The team has particular expertise in the incorporation of entities abroad for tax planning purposes, particularly in the US, Canada, Spain and the UK, and the design of tax strategies to maximise tax savings regarding foreign investments, financing operations, royalties for licensing intellectual property rights, and other issues, in accordance with international treaties to avoid double taxation. The team is co-led by Alejandro Silva Ortiz, who is well known for his in-house and private practice experience in tax law, and of counsel Burt Hevia, who is based in Mexico City.

Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz handles both national and international tax matters, with expertise spanning tax planning, audits, and the application of tax treaties. The group is active in advising on the tax aspects of corporate restructurings and commercial transactions, and also has strong capabilities in litigation. Managing partner Eduardo Travieso Uribe has over four decades of experience in the field of tax law and is noted for his analysis of national and municipal tax legislation, as well as his advice on international tax matters. Manuel Iturbe Alarcón is recognised for his expertise in tax litigation and audits; he previously served as president of the Venezuelan Association of Tax Law. Andreína Lusinchi Martínez combines her tax expertise with corporate law capabilities, providing clients with comprehensive advice on the tax aspects of M&A. Associate Joseth Nathaniel Almea González is also highlighted for his contribution to the practice.

Palacios, Torres & Korody advises on a broad range of tax matters, including planning, consulting, and litigation. The firm regularly assists clients with the tax implications of financing agreements, regulatory compliance, and representation before the tax and constitutional courts. It is noted for its industry-specific expertise across sectors such as banking, construction, oil and gas, telecoms, and e-commerce, allowing the team to deliver tailored tax solutions. The practice is led by Leonardo Palacios Márquez, José Gregorio Torres and Juan Esteban Korody, while Daniel Betancourt and associate Erika Cornilliac are also key members of the team.

Ponte Andrade & Casanova offers comprehensive tax advice to domestic companies and multinational corporations, including their Venezuelan subsidiaries, regarding local and international tax issues, and both administrative and judicial tax litigation. In addition, through the launch of its Madrid office, the firm has expanded its ability to assist Venezuelan clients with tax issues relating to their investments in Spain. The practice is jointly led by Ramón Andrade Monagas (who heads up the firm’s Spanish branch) and Ignacio Ponte Brandt, the latter of whom frequently represents clients in disputes with the tax authorities. Associate Ignacio Andrade Cifuentes plays a key role in supporting the team across a range of tax issues. The team was further strengthened by the addition of associate Eleana Salazar Méndez, who joined from InterJuris Abogados in March 2025, with notable experience in tax consultancy and compliance strategies.

Sol Caballero & Asociados is a boutique firm offering services at the intersection of tax and corporate law, including corporate tax, tax litigation, tax planning, international tax and transfer pricing, with key strengths in the manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, banking, real estate, retail, food, construction and infrastructure, and oil sectors. Managing partner Jesús Sol-Gil has significant experience spanning corporate tax, international tax, tax planning and litigation, and is executive president of the Lextendi legal network. Rosa Caballero focuses on corporate tax, administrative and judicial tax litigation and audits.

Working in conjunction with the firm's corporate department, the tax team at Tinoco, Travieso, Planchart & Núñez handles national and international tax law matters including in relation to income tax, VAT, corporate tax and tax treaties. Practice head José Rafael Belisario advises transnational companies and their subsidiaries, providing tax advice and representing clients in litigation, while Alfredo Travieso assists with all aspects of taxation and family wealth planning.