Rodrigo Covarrubias

Rodrigo built his international career at a renowned legal and tax services firm before joining Skatt as a Partner. With 20 years of specialized experience in international tax matters, he has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence and innovation in his field. He has led the implementation of international structures in collaboration with both domestic and multinational companies across Europe and Asia. His expertise extends to advising foreign companies seeking to invest in Mexico, as well as Mexican companies looking to expand abroad.

• Tax consulting and planning
• International taxation
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Value-added tax (VAT)
• Tax refunds and offsets
• Restructuring

• Financial services
• Technology and digital platforms
• Manufacturing
• Maquiladora operations
• Entertainment
• Pharmaceuticals

• Tax Affairs Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce

Rodrigo holds a degree in Public Accounting from Tecnológico de Monterrey and completed specialized programs in finance and international taxation at the University of Central Lancashire (UK), Georgetown University (USA), and Leiden University (Netherlands).

• Analysis of the new provisions for a large multinational pharmaceutical company, following the Hybrids Action of the BEPS Framework recommendation that limit the deduction of payments made to low-tax jurisdictions or hybrid instruments.
• Analysis of the application of new tax rules for digital platforms requiring the payment of VAT on digital services and withholding of VAT and IT from individuals that sell goods or services through intermediary platforms.
• Analysis for a Mexican Public REIT of tax consequences on: (i) payments made by the public REIT to shareholders (stock market) in kind with the issuance of further certificates; and (ii) the payment of a success fee to the founders.