Tax settlements: when it makes sense to negotiate with the PGFN
Settlement programs open windows to reduce penalties and interest and extend payment terms. Understanding the eligibility criteria before joining avoids losing the benefit.
Coming soonIn complex criminal, tax and administrative matters, clients need a partner who understands the risk and leads the strategy.
Höfke Advogados practices in Rio de Janeiro and before Brazil’s superior courts, with the partners personally leading every case.
Federal Courts and the Rio de Janeiro State CourtTrial and appellate levels
Superior Court of Justice and Supreme CourtAppeals and habeas corpus
Federal Revenue, Attorney General’s Office (PGFN) and CARFAdministrative litigation and tax settlements
Practice areas
Three integrated fronts
We focus on matters where procedural strategy determines the outcome. The three areas are connected: the same facts can have criminal, tax and administrative consequences, and we handle them in a coordinated way.
White-collar and tax crime
Defense in crimes against the financial system and the tax order, money laundering, unauthorized capital flight and criminal organizations, from the investigation stage to the superior courts.
- Federal operations and investigations
- Habeas corpus and precautionary measures
- Compliance and criminal risk prevention
Tax law
Administrative and judicial litigation, planning and regularization of liabilities before the Federal Revenue, the PGFN and state tax authorities.
- Tax enforcement and annulment actions
- Tax settlements and installment plans
- Tax credit recovery and tax claims
Administrative law
Representation before public authorities in sanctioning proceedings, public procurement and contracts, and defense in misconduct actions and before audit courts.
- Administrative sanctioning proceedings
- Public procurement and contracts
- Administrative misconduct
People
Who leads the cases
The partners take part directly in every case, from the initial review to oral argument. There are no intermediaries between the client and those who decide the strategy.
Rodrigo Höfke da Costa
Partner — white-collar crime, tax and administrative law
OAB/RJ 147.599
The Firm
Less volume, more precision.
Höfke Advogados advises Brazilian and international clients in complex criminal, tax and administrative matters. Each case is led directly by the partners, with the strategy set from the first assessment and clear communication at every stage.
We appear before the Federal Courts, the Rio de Janeiro State Court and the superior courts, as well as the Federal Revenue, the PGFN and CARF in administrative proceedings.
Partner-ledFrom assessment to oral argument.
Strict confidentialityConfidentiality at every stage.
AvailabilityUrgent response when the case requires it.
Insights
Perspectives
Short notes on topics we follow closely, written for those who need to decide.
Tax
White-collar crime
Federal operations: what to do in the first 72 hours
Search and seizure, precautionary measures and arrest requests demand an immediate technical response. The defense begins before the indictment.
Coming soonAdministrative
Sanctioning proceedings and audit courts
How to defend against administrative proceedings that can result in fines, debarment and personal liability of managers.
Coming soon“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”Martin Luther King Jr.
Contact
Contact the firm
Meetings by appointment. Briefly describe the situation and we will get back to you to schedule a first conversation.
Rio de Janeiro
Av. das Américas 11.365, sala 301
Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro/RJ
21 3030-0030
contato@hpblaw.com.br
Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm
Where we practice
Federal and state courts in Rio de Janeiro, the superior courts in Brasília, and federal and state administrative bodies.