Eduardo Rodríguez Bolaños

Eduardo Rodríguez

Senior Associate

Eduardo Rodríguez is Senior Associate at GarciaBodan and member of the Tax and Corporate and Transactional practice areas in Costa Rica.

He has more than 10 years of experience in tax, financial, and corporate law, as well as in business structuring and strategic development at a regional level. His practice focuses on tax advisory and planning for national and international companies, including transaction structuring, tax burden optimization, and regulatory compliance. He has extensive experience in transfer pricing, international taxation, and the design of efficient corporate structures.

Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions such as regional finance director, operations manager, and specialized consultant, participating in business expansion processes, free trade zone structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and the development of new markets in Central America. His profile combines a strong legal foundation with a financial and strategic perspective aimed at maximizing business profitability and sustainability.

He has advised multinational companies in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, retail, and services, leading due diligence processes, tax planning, and compliance before tax authorities and regulatory entities.

  • Tax
  • Customs
  • Corporate-Commercial
  • Transactional
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Free Zones
  • Representation of multinational clients in tax and customs audits at both administrative and judicial levels, successfully revoking or reducing tax assessments related to the deductibility of expenses in related-party transactions, achieving significant savings.
  • Established and developed a tax practice department within a major law firm, achieving early operational profitability and generating new business lines.
  • Built and consolidated strategic regional alliances, contributing to sustained portfolio growth and market positioning.
  • Designed and implemented free trade zone structures, generating tax efficiencies and approximately 15% annual savings for corporate groups.
  • Achieved significant financial returns (ROI above 20%) through the structuring of efficient financial and tax strategies.
  • Led regional expansion processes across Central America, facilitating market entry and product commercialization before public authorities.
  • Restructured financial, administrative, and commercial operations across multiple jurisdictions, reversing negative results and achieving operational profitability.
  • Optimized expense control processes and accounts receivable recovery, improving liquidity and reducing critical outstanding balances.
  • Delivered sustained improvements in profitability indicators, including return on sales and operational efficiency.
  • Generated a significant portion of corporate revenue through the execution of commercial strategies and service expansion.
  • Developed new business units with recurring revenue streams, representing a relevant share of annual income.
  • Implemented financial controls, financial statement segmentation, and strengthened tax functions within organizations.
  • Provided technical input in tax reform processes and adaptation of business structures to new regulatory frameworks.
  • Led multidisciplinary teams in tax planning, integrating legal, financial, and economic aspects for multinational companies.

*This experience has been prior to joining GarciaBodan.

  • Business Strategy and Analysis Program – INCAE Business School, 2023.
  • Master’s Degree in Notarial Law – Universidad Internacional de las Américas, Costa Rica, 2023.
  • MBA with emphasis in Energy and Financial Structuring – EADA Business School, Spain, 2017.
  • Specialization in Transfer Pricing – Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations, Panama, 2016.
  • Course in International Taxation – Universidad CEU San Pablo, Madrid, Spain, 2015.
  • Micro Master in Tax Advisory – Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT), Costa Rica, 2015.
  • Course in Financial Accounting – The Wharton School, United States, 2014.
  • Admitted to practice as Attorney since 2018 and as a Notary Public since 2020.
  • Graduated in Law – Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR), 2013.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

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