Fernando Zelayeta

Tax / Administrative
Senior Counsel

Fernando Zelayeta, Senior Counsel at Alfaro Abogados, has extensive experience in Tax, Administrative and Economic Criminal Law, advising both domestic and international companies in these areas.

He specializes in the development and implementation of a wide range of sophisticated tax structures tailored to the needs and opportunities of our clients. His legal and economic background enables him to provide advice adapted to the specific characteristics of each industry and business, with a clear market-oriented approach.

He has broad experience in corporate taxation and tax proceedings, including tax and customs claims before different tax administrations and authorities at the national, provincial and municipal levels.

He also has significant expertise in administrative contracts and government projects, including public and private tender processes, authorizations, certifications and operating permits.

In addition, he specializes in economic criminal law, including foreign exchange-related offenses.

His professional expertise has led him to participate in numerous investments and transactions involving widely recognized companies at both the national and international levels.

He earned his Law Degree from the University of Buenos Aires and has completed several postgraduate courses in Tax Law at the same university.

He is a member of the Buenos Aires City Bar Association and the San Isidro Bar Association.

PRACTICE AREA SPECIALIZATION LIST

  • Tax Law;
  • Administrative Law;
  • Economic Criminal Law;
  • Corporate Taxation;
  • Tax Planning and Structuring;
  • Tax and Customs Proceedings;
  • Regulatory Matters;
  • Administrative Contracts;
  • Government Projects;
  • Public and Private Tenders;
  • Authorizations, Certifications and Operating Permits;
  • Foreign Exchange Regulations and Offenses.

LANGUAGES

Spanish / English

EDUCATION

University of Buenos Aires, School of Law (LL.B.).
Postgraduate courses in Tax Law, University of Buenos Aires.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Buenos Aires City Bar Association.
San Isidro Bar Association.