João Cipriano

Bio:

Partner in the Tax Law practice at Miguel Neto Advogados, João Cipriano holds a law degree from Universidade São Francisco and a degree in Accounting from the University of São Paulo (USP), as well as a specialization in Corporate Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).

He built part of his professional career at PwC and in law firms, where he gained solid experience in tax and legal advisory services for medium and large companies. Over the years, he has led strategic projects for companies in the industrial, retail, and service sectors.

João works in close coordination with accounting, corporate, and tax departments, providing technical support in corporate restructurings, legal opinions, and administrative defenses. His multidisciplinary background enables a comprehensive approach aligned with the demands of the business environment.

He has extensive experience in analyzing tax matters that are critical to business operations, including transfer pricing, outbound remittances, goodwill, exploration profits, tax incentives, tax substitution, and non-cumulative regimes. He also advises on balance sheet structuring and the application of accounting principles, bringing a strategic perspective to his tax practice.

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws, Universidade São Francisco.
• Graduated in Accountancy from Universidade de São Paulo (USP).
• Specialization in Corporate Law, Fundação Getúlio Vargas de São Paulo (GVLaw).

Courses:

• ITC Summer Course in Brazil, Leiden.
• Pursuit: Creating Opportunities and Winning Work, BrandonHall, PwC.
• Tax impacts of Law No. 12,973/2014, FIPECAFI.
• PwC’s Global Leadership Development Programme (Competitive Advantage – INSEAD. Action Learning; The Leadership Circle Profile, Harvard Business.
• Review Studies; 360º Feedback; MBTI Diagnostic; The Whole Leader Model; Peer Feedback, PwC, Genesis Park, Toronto.
• How to understand corporate taxes in Brazil, AMCHAM.
• Corporate Restructuring, Advanced Accounting, Transfer Prices, Contracts, PwC.

Professional Associations:

• Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
• Conselho Regional de Contabilidade (CRC).