Associate — Tax Advisory

Hoet Peláez Castillo & Duque seeks an Associate for its Tax Advisory practice, supporting clients in the Lara State region from Barquisimeto. You will advise on income tax, municipal taxes, and tax planning for businesses in the central-western region of Venezuela.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Venezuelan income tax (ISLR), IVA, and municipal business tax (patente de industria y comercio) in Barquisimeto and Lara State
• Prepare and file tax returns and represent clients before SENIAT Lara regional office
• Draft tax opinions and rulings for commercial and industrial clients in the region
• Advise on tax incentives and special regimes available in Lara State
• Handle tax administrative proceedings and appeals before the Tribunal Superior Tributario

• Manage tax advisory mandates for clients in Lara and surrounding states
• Coordinate SENIAT audits and represent clients in tax proceedings
• Prepare tax due diligence reports for corporate transactions
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax changes at national and municipal levels

• Law degree (Abogado) from a Venezuelan university; specialisation in Tax Law preferred
• Registered with the Inpreabogado
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience in tax law
• Fluent in Spanish; English an advantage
• Knowledge of the Organic Tax Code and SENIAT administrative procedures