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San Juan, Puerto Rico

With extensive experience in P.R. Laws and Act 60 (Puerto Rico Incentives Code, U.S. Code, Tax Planning, Business Ventures, Puerto Rico Economic and Tax Incentives), I have recently launched my own company where me and my team provide advice and counseling to clients on legal matters related to business and taxes, which range from limiting tax liability to audits. Having several years of industry-related experience, I am skilled at building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with my clients, most of my clients include business professionals and entrepreneurs that come to P.R. for tax incentives. Working in coordination with U.S. attorneys and a network of cross-functional professionals, I ensure top-notch services for all my clientele. Recently, I decided to dab with crypto and digital assets businesses and was able to start advising clients that are working with such fields by providing all PR Tax incentive information and procuring tax grants. The businesses are the following: Consulting, Walletcraking, Mining, and Engineering for Equipment for Mining. Key Accomplishments:►Established and maintained long-lasting professional relations with clients by providing deep attention and understanding towards individual business needs.► Provided valuable advice and personal relationships, openness, and clear communication to clients in key decision-making related to tax and tax planning, resulting in retaining all clients and acquiring new referrals.► Established a sophisticated client portfolio in different industries and complex structures and obtained new clients in the real estate area.

Puerto Rico

While serving as Director of Tax operations, I provided specialized services in tax, consulting, risk advisory, restructuring, transaction support, and outsourcing. To do so, I was in charge of supervising all day-to-day management processes, including providing guidance and supervision to senior partners on strategic tax planning, audits, tax consultations, and legal compliance. Along with this, by using my expertise and direct communication style, I connected with clients on a deeper level to deliver consultation and advice on tax incentives, due diligence, structuring, and legalities involved.Key Accomplishments:►Employed PR incentive codes Act 60 to counsel national and international business executives on establishing businesses in PR by offering assistance with asset protection and limiting tax liability in US and territories. ►Contributed significantly to business development and rapid division growth by creating a portfolio of businesses and multinational enterprises representing wide-ranging industries. ►Demonstrated exceptional performance and increased company clientele of the Tax Advisory division resulting in a 25% revenue expansion within 10 months.►Identified and resolved pertaining tax challenges with technical help from the US treasury, resulting in being recognized as a vital and key company resource.

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Specialized in Act 22, Act 20, Act 73, Act 83, and the newly-created Puerto Rico Incentives Code, I deliver corporate and special tax counseling for international businesses belonging to different industries, including international insurers, manufacturing, renewable energy, pharmaceutical, and technology. In addition to this, by integrating my knowledge of PR tax laws with my interpersonal skills, I informed clients on how to successfully establish businesses and residencies in Puerto Rico and advised on business registration processes and tax filing strategies and implementation. Lastly, throughout my time as corporate and tax specialist, I showcased my expertise in new Puerto Rico and US tax reform legislation, including section 367; Subpart F income; the foreign tax credit system and Controlled Foreign Corporations tax system; the taxation of financial instruments.Key Accomplishments:►Assessed all ongoing, applicable tax legislation and regulations affecting multinational enterprises to avoid any potential errors from occurring. ►Secured tax benefits under tax incentive Act 20 and 22 while ensuring tax and legal compliance to guide US-based and international clients in establishing businesses in Puerto Rico.►Coordinated with cross-functional global teams, including senior business leaders, finance and treasury professionals, and legal teams to inform clients of tax procedures.►Analyzed financial data, such as financial statements and valuation reports to calculate tax consequences of transactions and accordingly develop and execute structured plans to meet business needs.

San Juan Puerto Rico

With a working knowledge of five key areas, including legislation, administrative hearings, tax incentives, internal revenue, and administration, I facilitated operations carried out by the Secretary of Treasury in supervision and direction of the Department of Treasury for Commonwealth of Puerto Rico composed of 3.35M residents and $103.8B GDP. As Deputy to Secretary of Treasury, I managed a staff of 500 along with 7 direct reports while nurturing professional relations with 1000+ chiefs across Puerto Rico. Serving on the economic team, I focused on achieving financial stability and economic growth, and to do so, I devised and implemented Treasury policies and intrinsicate well-thought programs Key Accomplishments:►Advocated for tax reforms on behalf of Puerto Rico corporations and individuals to Congress and the US Treasury. ►Coordinated with project team members and secured approval from the US Treasury for $300M+ as Recovery Rebates to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.►Obtained $100M+ within the first year by leading negotiations with Amazon, resulting in remote vendors collecting and remitting sales along with use tax (IVU) in Puerto Rico for the first time.►Acquired and secured tax credits by showcasing strengths in special laws/tax incentive laws.►Determined fiscal impacts and evaluated enactment results of Act 60 by initiating a comprehensive catalog encompassing lists and details of Puerto Rico Special Laws and tax credits. ►Oversaw all tax payment policies and created regulations on withholdings for businesses, manufacturers, and high-scale global NGOs.

San Juan

As an Independent Law Practitioner and off-counsel for FG&R, I offered legal counsel and guidance to international businesses and clients from the pharmaceutical, tourism, manufacturing, and energy industries on registering their businesses and tax filing strategies. Furthermore, I monitored and accordingly provided legal advice to clients on all pending and proposed legislation that affected business operations concerning corporate, tax, permits, and other business-related aspects. Key Accomplishments:►Drove sustainable business growth and minimized exposure by identifying the most efficient corporate and tax structures. ►Increased knowledge on tax and economic incentives in Puerto Rico to gain new business expansion opportunities

San Juan

As director and legal counselor, I was in charge of economic development, promoting PR within the manufacturing and services industries, managing PRIDCO’s tax exemption programs, administering tax legislative affairs office, and implementing economic incentive laws. The most notable law I implemented was Economic Incentives for the Development of Puerto Rico Act (Act No. 73 of 2008), Act 20, Act 22, and all respective regulations. Using my analytical skills, I regularly assessed the legislation in US Congress to stay updated on US International Tax policies in order to help my clients accordingly. Lastly, being a dedicated leader, I guided a team of attorneys and supporting personnel in all PRIDCO’s tax and legislative affairs operations.Key Accomplishments:►Designed and executed economic development initiatives, including Law to Promote the Export of Services (Act 20 of 2012) and Law to Promote the Transfer of Investors to Puerto Rico (Act 22 of 2012) and Puerto Rico Green Energy Incentives Act (Act 83 of 2010). ►Provided additional support on tax exemption matters to the Executive Director of PRIDCO and Secretary of Department of Economic Development and Commerce.►Leveraged competencies in tax incentive Acts to recommend and negotiate tax exemption grants for the Government of Puerto Rico, local and US multinational companies, and international businesses. ►Partook in public hearings on economic development and relevant tax matters, along with analyzing and providing opinions on proposed legislation for PRIDCO and DDEC.

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Master Of Laws (Llm), Taxation

Honors: Puerto Rico Bar Association Academic Scholarship Awarded a scholarship for Advanced Studies in Law and a grant from New York.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Honors: Rosa Axtmayer Academic Scholarship

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting

Honors: Cum Laude, Dean’s List