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Tax Advisory and Compliance in Venezuela

We help businesses and international investors assess their Venezuelan tax obligations, structure cross-border operations and document their tax positions. Our team brings together local expertise and international coordination across tax compliance, planning, transfer pricing and controversy support.

When we can help

  • A business enters or re-enters Venezuela and needs to understand its tax burden and obligations.
  • The group has related-party dealings, cross-border investments, digital assets, or Pillar Two exposure.
  • Audits, assessments, information requests, or technical positions require a documented response.

Explore also transfer pricing, international and US tax, audit and assurance.

Services

01

Corporate tax compliance in Venezuela

We provide tax compliance support for companies operating in Venezuela, covering corporate income tax, VAT, withholding taxes and municipal business taxes. We review filing workflows, accounting reconciliations and supporting records with finance and tax teams, helping management prioritise compliance gaps and organise the work required.

02

Local tax planning

We review business structures, contracts and transaction flows to assess tax exposures and planning options. For businesses entering or expanding in Venezuela, we connect local tax considerations with the wider group structure and commercial objectives.

03

Tax accounting and controls

Current and deferred tax, book-to-tax reconciliations, provisions, supporting files, and tax function controls.

04

International tax

Treaties, withholding, permanent establishments, beneficial ownership, CFC rules, BEPS, anti-abuse provisions, and repatriation.

05

U.S. tax for Latin American investors

U.S.-connected structures, entities, EIN, tax classification, source, withholding, and relevant federal obligations.

06

GloBE and Pillar Two

Scope, effective tax rate, top-up tax, IIR, UTPR, QDMTT, safe harbours, data, controls, and implementation.

07

Transfer pricing

Functional analysis, methods, comparables, documentation, intercompany policies, financing, services, intangibles, and controversy support.

08

Digital assets and tax transparency

CARF, DAC8, MiCA, CRS, FATCA, tax residence, controlling persons, and preventive data reconciliation.

09

Oil, gas, and energy tax

We help energy businesses and investors review the tax aspects of their Venezuelan projects, contracts and operating structures. Our work coordinates sector-specific tax considerations with corporate compliance, transaction documentation and the wider investment structure.

10

Tax controversy

Audits, assessments, administrative appeals, and litigation supported by case theory, financial evidence, and technical documentation.

A practical starting point for your Venezuelan tax review

For CFOs, finance teams and international investors, we begin by defining the companies, activities and transactions to review. This helps us agree a practical scope for corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, transfer pricing or cross-border planning, the supporting records required and the partners involved.

For related-party transactions, explore our transfer pricing support. For investment structures spanning jurisdictions, see international and U.S. tax advisory.

Next step

Discuss your tax priorities in Venezuela

Tell us about your operations, investment plans or tax concerns. We will arrange an initial conversation with the partners best suited to your needs.

Discuss your tax needs