Carlos Aguilar

Carlos Ignacio Aguilar is a seasoned international tax planning and asset protection attorney with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in providing strategic legal counsel to clients across Latin America, focusing on international tax planning, asset protection, and corporate governance. Working from the United States, Carlos advises Latin American businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals on cross-border matters, bridging U.S. and Latin American legal systems. His formal, consultative approach ensures that clients receive comprehensive guidance tailored to complex multinational challenges, including international pre-immigration planning considerations for clients navigating cross-border tax and wealth structuring decisions.

In his practice, Carlos develops innovative solutions that safeguard client assets and optimize tax efficiency in multiple jurisdictions. He has deep expertise in designing international tax strategies and implementing robust corporate governance frameworks for companies operating across borders. As a legal counsel for Latin America ventures, he regularly structures cross-border transactions and corporate entities to meet both U.S. and local regulatory requirements. Carlos’s guidance is often sought for cross-border tax planning initiatives, where he aligns business objectives with compliant, tax-advantaged structures. He also advises boards and executives on corporate governance best practices, helping organizations maintain transparency, accountability, and compliance with diverse legal standards, as well as providing strategic advisory in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and complex international transactions.

Carlos’s extensive background includes advising on business succession planning, IP holding strategies, and regulatory compliance for multinational operations. He has guided family-owned businesses through succession plans that protect generational wealth and ensure continuity of leadership. He has also helped establish intellectual property holding structures to centralize and protect valuable IP assets while maximizing international tax benefits. In addition, Carlos navigates complex regulatory regimes—such as financial, corporate, and tax regulations—across different countries, ensuring clients remain in full compliance when expanding or reorganizing internationally. His practice further extends to advising clients in mining-related investments and regulatory frameworks, particularly in jurisdictions where natural resources play a critical role in cross-border investment strategies, as well as counseling family offices on global wealth structuring, governance, and long-term asset preservation strategies. His strategic and analytical decision-making reflects Saltiel Law Group’s commitment to proactive risk management and client-centered solutions.

With fluency in English and Spanish, Carlos excels in multicultural environments and bilingual negotiations. He is known for his ability to advise in multicultural settings, seamlessly communicating across languages and business cultures to achieve client goals. Carlos’s career spans leadership roles at prominent international law firms, where he led cross-border private client services and wealth management initiatives. This experience, combined with his U.S. legal training and Latin American heritage, gives him a unique perspective as an international asset protection attorney. He approaches each client matter with a blend of legal acumen and business insight, ensuring that cross-border transactions are not only legally sound but also strategically advantageous.

Committed to excellence and integrity, Carlos Ignacio Aguilar joins Saltiel Law Group as Of Counsel, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in international tax and corporate matters. His proven track record in structuring complex cross-border deals and protecting client interests makes him a valuable asset to businesses looking to expand globally. Whether coordinating a multi-jurisdictional transaction or advising on corporate compliance across Latin America, Carlos provides the thoughtful, high-level counsel that empowers clients to move forward with confidence. His presence reinforces Saltiel Law Group’s global vision—connecting markets and turning legal challenges into strategic opportunities for our clients’ success.

Education and Bar Admissions

• • Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1993 
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.), Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, 1991 
  • New York (admitted; not admitted in Florida)