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Legal and tax guidance built on experience

SOTO & ASSOCIATES is a boutique firm of legal and tax professionals. We handle each case with the care it deserves, working directly with you on what matters most.
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What we do

We handle the full range of legal and tax matters.
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Tax matters

Tax consulting, planning, compliance, and transfer pricing work.

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Administrative and legal disputes

Estate planning, labor matters, and corporate structure advice.

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Specialized advisory services

Estate planning, labor matters, and corporate structure advice.

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Tax matters

Tax consulting, planning, compliance, and transfer pricing work.

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Administrative and legal disputes

Claims, challenges, and contractual guidance for your firm.

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Specialized advisory services

Estate planning, labor matters, and corporate structure advice.

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What organizations say about working with us
“The tax team is truly strategic. They streamlined our complex compliance processes and identified significant corporate tax savings. Their deep expertise provided us with invaluable peace of mind during our recent audit preparation. They are essential partners.”
Ana María Cifuentes
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Manufacturas del Sur, S.A.
“We faced a potential labor litigation, but the agency’s swift labor audit and expert mediation were key. They managed the process professionally, achieving a fast and favorable resolution. Their training has now made our HR team much more secure.”
Roberto Sánchez
Human Resources Manager, TecnoCorp Global
“Setting up our company and securing work visas for our key international staff was seamless and fast. The thorough Due Diligence provided the confidence we needed to close our deal. Having a legal partner who coordinates corporate and immigration needs so effectively is a major advantage.”
Patricio Duboi
CEO, Zenith Latam Investments
“Dealing with judicial and extrajudicial collections was consuming too much of our internal resources. Soto & Associates took over with incredible efficiency. Their professional yet firm approach significantly improved our recovery rate and accelerated our cash flow. A true relief for our commercial team.”
Julianne Thompson
Operations Director, Horizon Distributors LLC
“Soto & Associates handled our complex corporate merger, including capital increases and meticulous Due Diligence. Their legal counsel was outstanding. They managed the entire restructuring process flawlessly, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk. Essential strategic partners.”
Alejandro Varga
Managing Partner, Vargas Capital Group
Leadership

Joseph Soto leads with decades of proven results

Twenty-eight years navigating the complexities of tax and legal strategy. Joseph built his foundation at Deloitte, leading major practices across Ecuador while serving multinational corporations and national enterprises. He knows the terrain because he has walked it.

Leadership in Tax and Transfer Pricing

Strategic direction across Business Tax, Tax Controversy, and Transfer Pricing
He served as Lead Partner for Business Tax, Tax Controversy, and Transfer Pricing for the Guayaquil and Quito offices, overseeing complex tax strategies and guiding clients through high-impact advisory and compliance matters.

Extensive Multisector Experience

Advisory across key service, commercial, and industrial sectors
He has deep experience in services, manufacturing, and commercial sectors, including telecommunications (TMT), maritime, financial services, and insurance. His work also spans agriculture, agribusiness, banana, shrimp, and floriculture, providing tailored tax solutions to diverse industries.

Academic and Speaker Engagements

Graduate-level instruction and international training programs
He has served as a postgraduate lecturer at UCSG, ESPOL, and the University of Guayaquil. He is a frequent speaker at tax and transfer pricing seminars and conferences, and has participated as an instructor in Deloitte’s international executive training programs.
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Clients Credentials & Affiliations

A summary of the academic achievements and institutional roles that support Joseph’s professional leadership.
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What services do you offer?
We handle tax consulting, transfer pricing, administrative disputes, estate planning, labor matters, and corporate structure advice. Our work covers compliance, planning, and specialized advisory for businesses of all sizes.
Initial consultations typically run one to two hours. We take time to understand your situation fully before recommending a course of action. The timeline for your matter depends on its complexity and scope.
Yes. Joseph Soto spent his career at Deloitte leading multinational tax practices. We have extensive experience with transfer pricing, cross-border planning, and complex corporate structures.
We handle administrative claims, tax challenges, and contractual disputes. Our approach focuses on resolving matters efficiently while protecting your interests throughout the process.
We work across agriculture, manufacturing, export, commerce, and services. Our team understands the specific tax and legal challenges each industry faces.
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