Reinaldo Silva

Key Responsibilities: (i) Manage the tax function end-to-end, ensuring timely and accurate tax compliance across direct and indirect taxes (Corporate Income Tax, Social Contribution on Profits, VAT/IVA, ICMS, ICMS-ST, DIFAL, IPI, ISS, PIS/COFINS), including the preparation and review of all statutory filings and ancillary obligations; (ii) Lead strategic tax planning initiatives with a strong focus on Brazilian Tax Reform, including the assessment of fiscal, financial, accounting, and operational impacts on supply chains, pricing strategies, margins, and business models; (iii) Develop and implement tax efficiency and optimization strategies, including operational and corporate restructurings aimed at reducing the overall tax burden and enabling the identification, recovery, and monetization of tax credits; (iv) Monitor tax compliance in close collaboration with Finance and other cross-functional teams, designing and enhancing tax processes, internal controls, and governance frameworks to mitigate risks, prevent tax exposures, and ensure regulatory adherence; (v) Act as a strategic business partner, providing comprehensive tax support to business units, advising on efficient tax structures, pricing decisions, and strategic initiatives; and (vi) Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Pricing, Technology, and Business Units) to align tax compliance with business objectives while ensuring full adherence to applicable tax legislation.

Key Responsibilities: (i) Development and implementation of strategic tax planning in response to the Tax Reform, including the identification and analysis of potential financial impacts on the supply chain and product pricing, as well as key fiscal, accounting, and operational aspects. (ii) Management of tax team activities to ensure timely and accurate tax compliance, including tax calculation (VAT, ICMS with tax substitution and rate differences, Excise Tax, Service Tax, and Income Tax) and the preparation of ancillary tax obligations. (iii) Development and implementation of tax planning strategies and tax-saving opportunities, including the evaluation of operational and corporate restructuring alternatives aimed at optimizing the tax burden and enabling the recovery and monetization of tax credits (VAT, ICMS-ST, Excise Tax, Service Tax, and Income Tax). (iv) Monitoring of tax compliance by working closely with Finance and other cross-functional teams to implement and improve end-to-end tax processes and controls, ensuring adherence to tax legislation, preventing tax losses, and minimizing risk exposure. (v) Providing full-cycle tax support to business units, including defining tax requirements, advising on optimal tax structures, supporting pricing decisions, and delivering strategic tax guidance. (vi) Collaboration with cross-functional teams (such as supply chain, finance, business units, logistics, pricing, and technology) to align tax compliance with business goals, adding value while ensuring full compliance with tax legislation.Key

A corporate services company and part of the Lopes & Castelo Advogados network, with strong expertise in tax matters. Lopes & Castelo Serviços Ltda. is a company affiliated with Lopes & Castelo Advogados, focused on delivering consultative and operational support in accounting, tax, and corporate matters. The company specializes in providing strategic solutions for businesses, with a strong emphasis on the tax area. Its services include tax planning, compliance, review of direct and indirect taxes, support for corporate restructuring, and the implementation of improvements in tax processes and controls. Key Responsibilities: i) Design and coordination of tax planning strategies aimed at risk mitigation and tax burden optimization. ii) Technical support for corporate reorganization and operational restructuring with a tax-focused approach. iii) Development of strategic tax planning in response to Tax Reform, including financial impact analysis and identification of business resources and actions to ensure tax compliance. iv) Review of tax procedures and support for the implementation of best practices in tax compliance. v) Liaison with the group’s legal and accounting departments to ensure consistency and security in the guidance provided to clients. vi) Leadership of a specialized technical team and coordination of deliverables in collaboration with the partner law firm’s teams.

Key Responsibilities: (i) Led tax team activities to ensure timely and accurate tax compliance, including tax calculation (VAT, ICMS with tax substitution and rate differences, Excise Tax, Service Tax, and Income Tax) and preparation of ancillary tax obligations. (ii) Developed and implemented tax planning strategies and opportunities for tax savings, including the evaluation of operational and corporate restructuring alternatives aimed at optimizing the tax burden and enabling the recovery and monetization of tax credits (VAT, ICMS-ST, Excise Tax, Service Tax, and Income Tax). (iii) Monitored tax compliance by working closely with Finance and other cross-functional teams to implement and improve end-to-end tax processes and controls, ensuring adherence to tax legislation, avoiding tax losses, and minimizing risk exposure. (iv) Provided full-cycle tax support to business units, including defining tax requirements, advising on optimal tax structures, supporting pricing decisions, and delivering strategic tax guidance. (v) Collaborated with cross-functional teams (such as supply chain, finance, business units, logistics, pricing, and technology) to align tax compliance with business goals, adding value while ensuring full compliance with tax legislation.

As Tax Director in the São Paulo office, Brazil, served small and medium-sized national and multinational companies, leading teams in the execution of projects in the areas of indirect taxes (ICMS, ICMS-ST, IPI, ISS, PIS and COFINS).

Unlimit is a global fintech headquartered in London, offering a comprehensive suite of financial and payment solutions, including card acquiring, alternative payments, digital banking (BaaS), card issuance, foreign exchange, remittances, cryptocurrencies, and international payment facilitation. Reporting to the Global CFO (based abroad). Key Responsibilities: i) Identified and assessed potential tax implications related to cross-border inbound and outbound transactions conducted by the Payment Facilitator. ii) Analyzed tax impacts associated with receivables anticipation, cross-border transactions, and chargeback operations. iii) Provided tax support to Finance and other cross-functional teams in pricing decisions, ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislation. iv) Supported the implementation of the TOTVS tax system, including definition of tax rule requirements, solution design, user testing, and post-implementation support. v) Managed the relationship with the BPO provider, including the exchange of tax/accounting information, monitoring of tax and accounting compliance, and review of tax calculations and records.

Served national and multinational companies of various sizes (small, medium, and large) across the industrial, commercial, and service sectors. Led teams in the execution of key tax projects, including: i) Management of tax routines for staff loan arrangements, including tax calculation and preparation of related ancillary obligations (GIAS ICMS-ST, EFD ICMS/IPI, EFD Contributions, ECF, and DCTF); ii) Parameterization and validation of fiscal systems in companies within the industrial and retail sectors, with focus on the correct treatment of indirect taxes; iii) Calculation and validation of accumulated ICMS credits and ICMS-ST reimbursement claims, including the evaluation of alternatives for credit monetization; iv) Identification of tax-saving opportunities involving both direct and indirect taxes, including strategies for monetization; v) Structuring and implementation of tax planning strategies and corporate reorganizations (e.g., spin-offs and mergers) in compliance with applicable legal requirements; vi) Tax compliance initiatives focused on the mitigation of tax risks, including implementation of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls; vii) Tax audits to assess the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, including deferred tax assets/liabilities and tax provisions; viii) Conducted tax due diligence to identify potential risks, contingencies, and opportunities in M&A transactions, including analysis of direct and indirect taxes, tax compliance, and exposure quantification. ix) Preparation of legal opinions and technical memos addressing relevant tax matters and discussions of tax positions.