TAX CONTROVERSY & LITIGATION
We have broad experience planning for and managing audits and various audit issues such as responding to information document requests, representing clients in informal conferences, and preparing written protests and/or position papers.
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RULINGS, LEGISLATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCES
Because of our Firm's reliability, large corporations have chosen us to assist them in securing tax rulings on a myriad of matters which involve cutting edge or complex tax issues or where time is of the essence.
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LOCAL & REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
We address local and real property tax issues with the same intensity, creativity and overall business perspective we apply to internal revenue tax issues.
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TAX DUE DILIGENCE AND/OR COMPLIANCE AUDIT
Our tax lawyers work with buyers in conducting tax due diligence with respect to a particular acquisition candidate.
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ESTATE PLANNING & WEALTH CONSERVATION
A well-conceived estate plan enables a person to make lifetime and testamentary transfers of wealth to the intended or desired beneficiaries.
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INTERNATIONAL TAXATION
We advise taxpayers on tax-efficient structuring of cross-border investments, including optimum use of tax treaties, choosing a business vehicle, and tax-efficient profit repatriation strategies.
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CORPORATE TAXATION
A major part of our practice is devoted to sophisticated tax planning and solving complex corporate tax problems.
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LATEST NEWS
BANIQUED AND BELLO is consistently ranked as one of the top law firms in the country in taxation.
The inclusion of the Firm in the latest rankings of the following legal publications confirms that B&B is a market leader and among the best in the field of taxation:
ASIA LAW, 2023-24 RANKINGS:
- Outstanding, Tax
BENCHMARK LITIGATION, 2023 EDITION:
- Recommended, Tax
CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS, ASIA-PACIFIC GUIDE 2024:
- Band 2, Tax
ITR WORLD TAX, 2024 EDITION:
- Tier 1, Tax Controversy
- Tier 2, General Corporate Tax
Moreover, B&B’s lawyers were individually recognized and received the following distinctions:
Atty. Carlos G. Baniqued
- Band 1, Tax (Chambers and Partners, 2024 Ed.)
- Highly Regarded, Tax Controversy (ITR World Tax, 2024 Ed.)
- Distinguished Practitioner, Tax (Asialaw, 2023-24 Ed.)
- A List Top 100 Lawyers (Asia Business Law Journal, 2023 Ed.)
- Recommended Southeast Asia Corporate Tax Lawyer (Who’s Who Legal)
Atty. Terence Conrad H. Bello
- Band 2, Tax (Chambers and Partners, 2024 Ed.)
- Highly Regarded, Indirect Tax (ITR World Tax, 2024 Ed.)
- Highly Regarded, Tax Controversy (ITR World Tax, 2024 Ed.)
The Firm extends its most sincere gratitude to all its team members, valued clients, and peers for these recognitions. B&B is happy to celebrate this milestone and thanks everyone for their commitment and hard work and for being part of the Firm’s growth and success.
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Baniqued & Bello (B&B) is pleased to announce that the Firm has been ranked as a 2023 Leading Tax Firm under Band 1 category and 2023 Outstanding Tax Firm by the prestigious Chamber and Partners and Asialaw, respectively.
The Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide provides independent, insightful, and reliable recommendations on the best law firms and lawyers across the legal markets in the Asia-Pacific. On the other hand, Asialaw is a legal directory that features comprehensive analysis of the leading regional and domestic law firms in the Asia region.
You may view Baniqued & Bello’s rankings here:
Chambers and Partners:
https://chambers.com/legal-rankings/tax-philippines-8:49:172:1
Asialaw:
https://www.asialaw.com/Jurisdiction/Philippines/Rankings/392#rankings
Aside from being ranked as a leading tax firm, two of B&B’s lawyers have received individual accolades from Chambers and Partners and Asialaw, as follows:
Chambers and Partners:
Band 1 – Carlos G. Baniqued
Band 2 – Terence Conrad H. Bello
- https://chambers.com/legal-rankings/tax-philippines-8:49:172:1 (click “Lawyers” tab)
Asialaw:
Distinguished Practitioner – Carlos G. Baniqued
- https://www.asialaw.com/Jurisdiction/Philippines/Rankings/392#lawyers (click “Practice Area” then “Tax”)
The Firm wishes to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation for everyone’s outstanding efforts and contribution that made all these possible. Congratulations and thank you for the hard work!
OUR FIRM
Baniqued & Bello is a leading law firm engaged primarily in the practice of tax law with broad experience in corporate and commercial law. It specializes in corporate and international taxation, advising clients on strategic tax planning for major cross-border transactions, choosing business vehicles and identifying tax-efficient measures and structures.
B&B serves as special tax counsel of clients on major business transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, energy and infrastructure projects and sophisticated tax planning. It also represents clients in tax investigations and litigation before judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative bodies such as the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Department of Justice, Regional Trial Court, Court of Tax Appeals, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.
B&B also provides services in tax compliance audits, obtaining advance rulings confirming the tax position of clients, disputed assessments, and refund and tax credit claims before tax authorities. It also assists families and individuals in estate planning, including the establishment of trusts, closely-held corporations and holding companies, and preparation of last will and testament.
CONNECT with US
Address:
8/F Jollibee Centre, San Miguel Avenue 1605 Pasig City, Philippines
Telephone:
(632) 8633-9418
Fax:
(632) 8633-1911
Email:
mail@baniquedlaw.com