##  [Gloria Francés Sainz](/en_GB/team/gloria-frances-sainz) 

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 Gloria Francés Sainz  Principal associate 

 <GLORIA.FRANCES@GARRIGUES.COM> - [Madrid](/en_GB/office/madrid)+34 91 514 52 00





- Registered lawyer, nº 110.334
    
    I. Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid



 

 

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Gloria is a principal associate in the Tax practice area and forms part of the Indirect taxation (VAT and excise and special taxes) and Customs Group.

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Since 2012, she has been advising national and international companies on all areas of customs law, including the design and implementation of special procedures, tariff classification, origin and customs valuation, as well as obtaining authorizations and representing clients in audit and regularization procedures before the authorities.

She also has extensive experience in VAT matters related to international trade and excise duties.

She has been involved in complex customs planning projects and restructuring of supply chains across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, automotive, industrial, consumer goods, textiles, retail and large-scale distribution.

She regularly advises on customs audits and inspections, prepares administrative and contentious-tax appeals, and analyzes risks and exposures arising from the application of the Union Customs Code.

 

 

 

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- Degree in Law from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
- Master's Degree in Taxation from Centro de Estudios Garrigues.
- OEA Heads Management course. Taric Group.

 

 

 

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She is a lecturer on the Master's Degree in Taxation at Centro de Estudios Garrigues, associated with Universidad Europea de Madrid.

 

 

 

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She is a member of the Madrid Bar Association.

 

 

 

 





 

 



 

 

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