Tax litigation
The Firm handles tax litigation, both for national and local tax cases. We conduct an in-depth study of the client’s case and a comprehensive research on related laws, jurisprudence, and relevant issuances and rulings of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and local government units (LGUs). We exhaust all necessary avenues and resources to effectively defend the client’s case, provide legal analysis of the available defenses and represent the client before the Regional Trial Court, the Court of Tax Appeals, and/or the Supreme Court. With our knowledge of tax laws and procedures, we help safeguard the substantive and procedural rights of taxpayers and help eliminate unwarranted tax litigation cases.
Tax advisory
The Firm conducts tax studies and provides advice to clients on the tax implications of specific transactions or issues confronting the company based on relevant laws, regulations, court decisions, rulings and the first-hand experiences of our tax consultants.
Additionally, the Firm assists clients in handling audits by the BIR, the BOC or LGUs in a systematic and efficient manner. We help evaluate the validity of assessments, determine the appropriate documents and analysis to submit, prepare protests, and represent the client in meetings and discussions with concerned government agencies.
The Firm also helps clients recover taxes that have been erroneously or excessively paid or withheld through applications for tax refund or tax credit certificates (TCCs). We facilitate requests for ruling to confirm the proper tax treatment of certain structures and transactions, provide expert analysis of the client’s tax situation in order to minimize tax exposure and lower the cost for tax compliance, and provide comprehensive transfer pricing solutions suited to the needs of the client.
Corporate organization and restructuring
Roque Law Firm assists in formulating and implementing the appropriate and tax efficient arrangements such as corporate form and investment vehicle for companies that are newly organizing or that are simply restructuring. The Firm can help set-up and register clients' business with the regulatory agencies. The Firm can also facilitate availment of incentives under the BOI, PEZA and other incentive laws. Certain activities and changes in company status require approval of or notification of the regulatory agencies and Roque Law Firm can also provide assistance and guidance on these matters.