Alex Saul

Corporate Tax Director

Argentina

About

International tax specialist with extensive experience across both the private and public sectors. Former delegate at the OECD’s Task Force on the Digital Economy (TFDE) and Committee on Fiscal Affairs (CFA). Skilled in international tax advisory, including strategic tax planning, incentives, inbound and outbound investments, indirect taxes, financial instruments, and new investments in Latin America. Experienced in executing tax-free mergers and providing tax advisory and compliance services to multinational companies. Proven track record in advisory projects throughout Latin America, with a robust background in the software, technology, aviation, and pharmaceutical industries. Engaged in mentoring startups within the tech sector. Authored numerous articles in specialized tax publications in Argentina and have been a speaker at various tax conferences and courses. Former teaching assistant in Tax at the University of Buenos Aires.

Experience

  • Mercado Libre (7 yrs 2 mos)
    • Corporate Tax Director
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Responsible for strategic tax planning across all business units and countries where Mercado Libre operates. Develop and implement tax planning strategies, including designing and executing transfer pricing policies. Provide consulting and advisory services to internal departments, particularly for new business models and ad hoc projects, ensuring proper tax considerations. Participate in M&A processes and restructuring within the Group, and coordinate with local tax teams and external advisors.

    • Corporate Tax Sr Manager
      Aug 2020 - Mar 2024 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Strategic tax planning across all business units and countries where Mercado Libre operates. Develop and implement tax planning strategies. Consulting and advising internal departments, particularly regarding new business models or ad hoc projects, to ensure proper consideration of tax implications. Participation in M&A processes and company restructuring within the Group. Coordination with local tax teams, advisors, and other relevant parties.

    • Tax Planning Manager
      May 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Ministry of Treasury (1 yr 10 mos)
    • Counsellor - Secretary of Public Revenue
      Sep 2018 - May 2019 · 9 mos

      Counselor to the Secretary of Public Revenue on tax policy design, strategy, evaluation, and implementation. Coordinate with senior officials and external stakeholders on tax policy objectives and their budgetary impacts. Manage international tax matters, including participating in tax treaty negotiations and policy design.

    • Director of International Taxation - G20 Policy Division - Argentina
      Aug 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Responsible for designing the international tax agenda for Argentina's G20 Presidency in 2018. Led the engagement strategy on international tax with G20 members and various international organizations. Participated in several international tax policy debates. Served as a delegate at the OECD's Task Force on the Digital Economy (TFDE) and the Committee on Fiscal Affairs (CFA).

  • EY (8 yrs 8 mos)
    • International Tax Manager
      Jan 2014 - Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Strategic tax planning and structuring for businesses in Argentina and internationally, including international taxes, financial instruments, and new investments in Argentina. Corporate tax-free reorganizations and tax due diligence. Tax compliance and advisory services across various industries, including software, pharmaceuticals, technology, and aviation. Expertise in Income Tax as well as Indirect Taxes (VAT, Turnover Tax, Excise Tax). Proficient in reporting regimes and withholding tax regimes (National and Provincial). Experience in personal taxes. Coordination of a team of analysts and senior staff.

    • Senior - Business Tax Advisory
      Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 · 3 yrs

      Tax compliance, audit and advisory services within several industries. Tax planning and structuring for businesses in Argentina and abroad, international taxes, financial instruments and new investments in Argentina. Tax compliance, including assess or review of Income Tax, Minimum Presumed Income Tax and Personal Assets Tax. Indirect Taxes (VAT, Turnover Tax, Excise Tax). Multilateral Compact unified rates. Reporting regimes and withholdings tax regimes (National and Provincial regimes). Coordination of the group of analysts.

    • Analyst - Business Tax Advisory
      Dec 2008 - Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Controller at International Home
    Dec 2005 - Dec 2007 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Preparation of accounting reports and financial statements. Analysis and control of accounts receivable/payable and bank reconciliations. Execution of accounting tasks. Coordination of activities related to management control. Responsible for overseeing credit/debit card transactions and controlling logistics costs.