About Us

As founder of 2A International Tax Advisors, Cristina has over 20 years of experience in tax consulting and accounting, and carries a deep knowledge of national and international legislation. She began her career at Arthur Andersen in 1995, where she learned a high standard of consulting model, which combines total dedication to the client, with the technical quality of results.

In the following years, she expanded her expertise in tax planning to minimize tax costs by working with the tax legislation in the United States, Canada, and all major Latin American countries.

In addition, Cristina has also worked with one of the largest CPA firms in Southern Florida, Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants. It was there where she consolidated a unique ability to handle extremely complex tax issues, serving foreign nationals who invest or reside in the United States.

She holds two Master Degrees from Nova Southeastern University and Fundação Getúlio Vargas, a certificate as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and TEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner), all of which complete her background in Business Administration.

In 2017, Cristina was nominated as one of the “Women Tax Leaders” in tax practice by the International Tax Review Magazine, where she was published in several distinguished articles. She is also a co-author of the guide, “How to Deal with Taxes in the United States,” published by the US Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, and a speaker at events at Eurofinance (The Economist Group), EB-5 Group and KPMG.

Graduated in Foreign Trade and with an MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management from FGV – Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Gabriela has been familiar with the intricacies of the regulatory system in the United States since early on. She began her career working with import and export operations in large American multinational corporations. Upon moving to the USA in 2017, she immersed herself in the realm of global mobility by working in a specialized American office focusing on the internationalization of companies and the processes of executive expatriation and their families.

In 2019, Gabriela joined the 2A TAX team, assuming management responsibilities in different areas of the company, such as Operations, HR, Sales, Administration, and Finance. Tasked with supporting, leading, and implementing the strategies defined by the company, she interacts with various support functions throughout the organization (clients, business partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders). Additionally, she is the partner responsible for the São Paulo office.

Passionate about communication, Gabriela is always available to assist clients, partners, and colleagues. She sees 2A TAX as a company with a broad vision, constantly striving for continuous process improvement and committed to delivering excellence in everything it does.

Carolina has accounting in her DNA. Not only because she is the daughter of an accounting professional, but also because of her passion for working as a Senior Tax Manager at 2A Tax. Today she is responsible for assisting clients with assets in the United States, who need to prepare, review and file their income tax returns in that country.

Her contact with American tax legislation happened in a remarkable way: while studying English in San Francisco, she became a volunteer in an NGO, taking care of all the accounting management of the organization, Groundspark. After that, she had 10 years of experience in other accounting and tax offices, also helping international investors and foreigners who live in the United States in the various stages of the internationalization process.

Besides numbers, she also dedicates herself to meditation and yoga daily, a practice of self-knowledge that supports the development of her professional skills.

Gabriela is an attorney and works as a Corporate Services Coordinator at 2A Tax, which, in practice, means seeking the best possible solution to keep a company active and regular abroad. Post-graduated in Tax Law from the Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos Tributários (IBET), she is an expert in compliance, and management of American companies and Off-shore companies, also responsible for intermediation with local agents in the USA, Bahamas, Cayman, BVI, and other jurisdictions.

She moved to the United States in 2017, after a brilliant career in the telecommunications sector, where she worked as a tax attorney, leading projects that have rendered billions to the company served.

Organized and communicative, she is known among her colleagues for being transparent and always standing up for what is right – two qualities she takes to her day-to-day work.

Graduated in Economics and Accounting Sciences, and post graduated in Finance, Renata began her career at Arthur Andersen in 1992, where she performed roles such as auditor, conducted due diligences and IPOs in Brazil and on the NYSE (USA), serving large companies in the financial market, banks, funds, DTVMs, brokers, among others.

Later, she took on the position of financial director at the startup subsidiary Terra Mobile (part of the Spanish group Telefonica), where she was responsible for structuring all processes of the new company and expanded her expertise by working in large multinational companies as administrative and financial director. In 2013, she decided to venture out and founded her own office, specializing in meeting accounting demands for Due Diligence and M&A operations. Today, she is one of the partners responsible for the accounting activities of our clients.

With a background in Administration, Accounting Sciences, and a postgraduate degree in Finance from IESE in Barcelona, Spain, Patricia began her career at Arthur Andersen. There, she worked as an auditor across various accounting domains, conducting due diligences and IPOs both in Brazil and on the NYSE (USA), rendering services to renowned entities in the financial market, including banks, funds, DTVMs, brokerage firms, among others.

In addition to serving as Finance Director at Telerj and Telest Celular, companies under the Telefonica group, in 2002, she assumed the accounting directorship at VIVO, spearheading the process of subsidiary capital closure and transitioning balance sheets to the IFRS standard. Over fifteen years at VIVO, she amassed extensive experience in accounting, taxation, and corporate reorganizations. Today, she is one of the partners responsible for our clients’ accounting activities.

Gabriela is a lawyer and graduated in Law from the Faculdade de Direito de São Bernardo do Campo in 2018. She furthered her education with an MBA in Occupational Psychology and Strategic Leadership. Her professional journey began at KPMG in 2015, consolidating eight years of expertise dedicated to individual tax matters, advising significant clients both in Brazil and the United States. Currently, she plays a key role as a Tax Manager in our compliance and consulting team, leading effective strategies to ensure tax compliance.

With remarkable language skills, she stands out for her fluency in English and Spanish, as well as possessing solid knowledge in German, French, and Mandarin. This wealth of skills reflects her passion for exploring cultures and countries around the world.

Beyond her professional achievements, her dedication to social responsibility is evident in her active involvement in volunteer programs. This commitment reflects an intrinsic passion for contributing to personal and professional development, not only within the corporate sphere but also as an integral part of community growth and strengthening.

With over 12 years of experience, Luana specializes in international tax consulting, serving multinational clients across various industries. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Tax Law from UCLA School of Law in Los Angeles, as well as a Law and Accounting degree from Brazil. Throughout her academic journey, she distinguished herself with outstanding performance, earning certifications and awards.

Currently, Luana is a Senior Manager of International Tax Consulting at 2A International Tax Advisors in Miami. She leads consulting projects for businesses and individuals, including pre-immigration tax planning for families looking to relocate to the U.S. Additionally, she has coordinated the analysis of multinational structures and the preparation of international tax returns and forms for both U.S. residents and non-residents.

Before joining 2A, Luana worked at large and mid-sized firms such as Ernst & Young LLP (Miami) and Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants (Miami), where she gained extensive experience in tax compliance and planning.

Luana is fluent in Portuguese and English, a licensed attorney and accountant in Brazil, and an Enrolled Agent before the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Her combination of technical expertise and hands-on experience makes her a highly qualified and trusted advisor in the field of international taxation.