Experience

José has significant experience in international taxation matters, policy development and managing processes with the tax authority on a nationwide level. He also previously worked in international cooperation and negotiation processes.

With more than 15 years of experience, José has provided high-level advice on various topics, such as the doctrine and technical interpretation of double taxation agreements, including cases of corporate restructuring, capital income and mutual agreement procedures (alternative for resolving tax disputes); transfer pricing and other systems applicable to related-party transactions; tax incentives; and international standards on exchanging information and Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), among others.

Activities & Memberships

• Member of the UN Committee of Experts on International Tax Cooperation.
• Member of UN Subcommittees: UN Model Avoid Double Taxation Convention, Transfer Pricing, Taxation and Investment Treaties.
• Coordinator of the Property Tax Subcommittee and Co-coordinator of the Transparency Subcommittee.

Publications

Troya, (2019) Article on assigned costs included in the International Taxation Treaty. Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (UASB). Additional information at: http://hdl.handle.net/10644/7272.