Tax Planning

A company’s corporate structure is not merely a technical or legal matter. It is a business decision that can directly affect growth, fundraising and international

Electronic invoices, real-time reporting and changing tax requirements: what Israeli companies operating abroad need to know Israeli companies operating abroad must deal with different VAT

Exit tax may apply when relocating or moving permanently abroad, where an individual ceases to be an Israeli tax resident. In this article, we review

Tax Implications in Employee Claims and Settlement Agreements When is compensation paid to an employee taxable? As a general rule, when a payment replaces taxable

Compensation for sexual harassment in the workplace may include different types of components, each of which may have separate tax implications. Therefore, before filing a

Tax and Reporting Obligations of Foreign Residents in Israel   When Is a Foreign Resident Liable to Tax in Israel? Under the Israeli Income Tax

Passive Losses, Business Losses and Capital Losses Many Israeli residents hold assets, investments, companies or businesses outside Israel. When such activity generates a loss, the

  A few months ago, a client contacted us. She is a U.S. citizen living in Israel and had sold a plot of land that

On August 4, 2026, the Israel Tax Authority published Income Tax Circular 08/2026 on marketing intangibles. The purpose of the circular is to establish criteria

What Rights and Benefits Are Available to You A tax exemption for a regular returning resident may provide certain tax benefits under the Income Tax

Taxation of Loans, Withdrawals and Benefits Between Companies, Shareholders and Related Parties A company that provides a loan to a shareholder, a shareholder who withdraws

New Rules and Tax Planning for Trusts Connected to Italy Many Israelis hold assets in Italy – real estate, financial investments, family businesses – and

Accumulated Profits in a Company There are quite a few ways to explain the continued increase in the State’s tax revenues. Part of the answer

When an Israeli entity pays a foreign resident for income generated in Israel, the Income Tax Ordinance generally requires it to withhold tax at source,

How to spread, for income tax purposes, income arising from the exercise of shares or options granted as part of a compensation package Employee options

The Boundary Between Legitimate Tax Planning and an Artificial Transaction The District Court’s judgment in the Q Cyber case (relating to NSO) is one of

When the Sale of Foreign Real Estate May Not Be Fully Subject to Capital Gains Tax in Israel The sale of real estate located outside

A veteran returning resident or new immigrant with income from Israel and abroad – how to assess Israeli tax liability The Income Tax Ordinance [New

New Tax Exemption on Israeli-Source Income for New Immigrants and Veteran Returning Residents The new tax exemption on Israeli-source income for new immigrants and veteran

Short-term rental of apartments through Airbnb, Booking and similar platforms has become increasingly common in recent years. At the same time, uncertainty around tax treatment

On 30.06.2026, the Israel Tax Authority published Income Tax Circular 06/2026, addressing Amendment No. 2 to the Law for the Reduction of the Use of

When Can a Loss Become a Tax Asset? The basic framework under Israeli law does not treat all losses in the same way. Not every

Potential Implications for Companies, Investors, and Israeli Business Activity in the International Arena U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statement that any country imposing a digital

What Israeli Companies with U.S Operations Should Review Now Tax update, May 2026: U.S customs duty refunds have become a prominent issue in recent months

The amounts have changed – How can you know how much cash you are allowed to pay today? The Law to Reduce the Use of

A donation of equipment, artwork, computers, or a capital asset can generate not only social value, but also a significant tax benefit – if the

How moving to Israel at the right time may significantly reduce the overall tax burden in Israel and the United States U.S. citizens considering immigration

The new window of opportunity may make immigrating to Israel more attractive from a tax perspective, especially for those planning to continue working with the

When spouses decide to separate, attention is usually focused on custody, parenting time, child support, and the division of property. But alongside all of these,

How to avoid mistakes when offsetting losses in a merger, split, or asset transfer – and what the Israel Tax Authority actually reviews in practice

Sending an employee abroad for a project? It is worth knowing how employment income is taxed under Article 15(2) of the OECD In today’s business

From Tax Savings to a Tax Authority Confrontation: What to Know Before Registering a Property in Your Child’s Name The economic reality in 2026 is

The Strategic Need for Restructuring and the Tax Solution The modern business world is dynamic and competitive. Companies are required to demonstrate flexibility and continuous

French Civil Real Estate Company (SCI) for Israeli Tax Purposes – Tax Exposures and Reducing Double Taxation for Israelis with Real Estate in France A

The Israel Tax Authority (ITA) operates green tracks for obtaining tax rulings. These, aim to provide taxpayers and representatives with certainty regarding disputed issues. One

Corporate tax in Europe is a key issue for international companies seeking to expand their operations across the continent. Understanding the tax implications is essential.

Wallet company operations were particularly common in Israel in the past. They allowed individuals to save on taxes by paying corporate tax (and dividend tax,

The difference between inheritance tax and estate tax- what’s important to know? Although inheritance tax and estate tax are often thought to be the same,

Purchasing of a loss-making company for tax offsetting Recently the Naawi case ruling brought back into discussion the longstanding issue of offsetting acquired losses or,

The responsibility of directors in the tax field and in tax planning, both criminal and civil. Every taxpayer, whether an individual or a company, has

Everyone knows there is an obligation to report to the Land Taxation Authority and pay Capital Gains Tax (Mas Shevach) when selling an apartment. However,

Regarding the taxation of income from solar panels The electricity sector is responsible for about 70% of greenhouse gas emissions. Recently, awareness of the tremendous

Tax Laws in Israel – Taxation and Benefits for Foreign Athletes In Israel, tax laws impose a tax on all income produced and/or accrued in

Estate tax, gift tax, and generation-skipping transfer tax in the USA – everything you need to know The tax system in the United States includes

Arbitration is used for resolving disputes through judgment by a neutral arbitrator, instead of a judicial proceeding in court. To bring a dispute between parties

A state-guaranteed loan with favorable terms – Interested in starting a business? Looking to leverage your business? Need credit and struggling to obtain it? The

How to withdraw money from a company Money from the company The purpose of a limited liability company’s existence is to increase the profits of

Nostro Activity Individuals and companies that trade in securities for themselves and not for others (so-called – Nostro Activity) may be considered by the VAT

How to purchase an apartment in Israel Purchasing real estate in Israel isn’t complicated unless there are special circumstances. We recommend that the foreign purchaser