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General corporate tax
Indirect tax
Tax
Transfer pricing
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2026 Edition
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EY
Overview

Based in San José, EY’s local team provides tax services in business, international, policy and controversy, transfer pricing, family office, and transaction matters. The office is fully integrated in EY’s global network of tax professionals, which provides clients with the group’s experiential knowledge and access to their large variety technological platforms to meet all tax related needs. 

During the research period, EY Costa Rica’s expertise in cross-border transactions comes into play as they assist advertising company JCDecaux Top Media in a joint venture with another outdoor advertising company IMC. The deal is set to expand their Latin American markets into 6 countries. Currently, EY’s tax team is assisting Moet-Hennesy Panama expand their Latin American markets by setting up regional distributions, analysing customs requirements, and trade policies out of their Panama hub. 

Client feedback

“Deep knowledge of subject matter, professionalism, timely responses, value adding insights. Great client service!”

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Based in San José, EY’s local team provides tax services in business, international, policy and controversy, transfer pricing, family office, and transaction matters. The office is fully integrated in EY’s global network of tax professionals, which provides clients with the group’s experiential knowledge and access to their large variety technological platforms to meet all tax related needs. 

During the research period, EY’s tax team has been active in tax matters for the region. The firm acted for Huawei Costa Rica, a telecommunications company, obtaining an Authorized Exporter certification, assisting with supply chain optimization, and conducting necessary audits for the client. 

EY has been active in recruitment bringing on two new senior associates. The firm welcomes Jacqueline Alfaro, who joins from Crowley, and Daniela Amador who joins from Consortium.

Client feedback 

EY collaborated with the definition of the litigation strategy and prepared the procedures that were presented before the tax authorities and the courts of justice. EY at all times provided professional, serious and responsible advice, adequately assessing the actions to be taken and their consequences.

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