Julio César Sánchez is an international tax expert with over 15 years of experience advising global clients on cross-border tax planning, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance. He blends strategic vision with deep technical knowledge and a strong academic background, making him a trusted advisor for expats, startups, and international businesses navigating complex tax landscapes. Julio began his career as an international tax auditor for the Ecuadorian Tax Authority, where he coordinated key audits under the OECD’s BEPS framework and contributed to over $200 million in tax recovery. In the private sector, he has supported more than 600 clients across Europe and Latin America, optimizing their fiscal structures and ensuring full legal compliance — including for crypto-related activities, digital nomads, and high-growth ventures. As Co-Founder of Business Expats, Julio leads advisory services that empower individuals and companies to establish, expand, or regularize their presence in Spain. His areas of expertise include international taxation, digital assets, transfer pricing, and offshore structuring, always with a focus on compliance and long-term sustainability. A multilingual global citizen, Julio has lived in four countries and teaches in postgraduate and executive education programs across Europe and Latin America. He collaborates with institutions like IBFD and CIAT, and brings an educational approach to his consulting practice, translating complex regulations into actionable strategies that work.

Paul Antonio de Sousa is a seasoned business development and expatriate advisory specialist with over 15 years of experience in international financial services. He brings deep expertise in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, cross-border banking, and international structuring. Paul advises clients on compliance, market entry, and global financial operations, delivering strategic guidance tailored to complex international environments. Before founding Business Expats, Paul built his career with leading corporate service providers and international banks, consistently specializing in business development across the LAC region. His strong regional insight and client-centric approach have established him as a trusted advisor to both private clients and institutions expanding internationally. Paul holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a concentration in Finance from Webber International University in Florida and an MBA from European University in Barcelona, Spain. He is multilingual, fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish, and Papiamento, with a strong command of Portuguese