Working Pensioners in Israel: How to Choose the Right Tax Exemption Strategy One of our key areas of expertise is pension taxation in Israel. We help clients who have reached retirement age arrange their pension tax exemptions, a process known as kibua zchuyot. A detailed explanation of this procedure is available in a video on
New Voluntary Disclosure Procedure (Israel, August 2025) On August 25, 2025, the Israeli Tax Authority published a new Voluntary Disclosure Procedure. At the same time, an operational directive was issued, detailing the process of submitting applications and reviewing requests. Why is this procedure important?It allows taxpayers who have violated tax legislation to correct their reports
Tax Benefits for Pensioners in Israel on Income from Securities The taxation of pensioners is a highly specific area of tax law. Once individuals reach retirement age, the rules change: certain tax benefits become available that are not granted to working-age taxpayers. The first important milestone is age 60. From this point on, passive income
Starting in January 2026, any business in Israel with a turnover of ₪500,000 or more must file a detailed VAT report (PCN). Until now, this level of reporting was required only from companies above ₪2.5 million, but the new threshold brings a much wider group of businesses into the system.
Relocating pensioners: what you need to know about taxes on pensions, rentals, and investments in Israel For many Israeli pensioners, retirement is the perfect time to relocate — whether to join family abroad, enjoy a milder climate, or find a more affordable and peaceful place to live. Yet with this move comes one of the
From the Tax Office with love… and a billDo Israelis have to pay taxes after renouncing residency? The question of tax residency is highly relevant both for new immigrants and for long-term Israeli residents planning to relocate permanently abroad. Such a move inevitably raises critical questions: What will happen to my tax status? How should
Working for an Israeli company after moving abroad: tax implications We are frequently approached by both new immigrants and native Israelis who, after building careers in Israeli startups or international companies, choose to move abroad – some temporarily, others permanently. Many of them aim to maintain employment with an Israeli company while working remotely. While
Maternity Leave for Self-Employed Women in Israel: A Complete Guide How female entrepreneurs in Israel can avoid losing maternity benefits from Bituach Leumi. Maternity payments for self-employed women in Israel are an extremely important and often overlooked topic – especially for entrepreneurs who are just starting out and planning to grow both their business and
Step-by-Step Instructions for Submitting a Damage Compensation Claim Online (Israel–Iran War 2025) As previously noted, the Tax Authority offers the option to submit claims for damage compensation through an accelerated online process. This procedure allows applicants to file all required documentation digitally and receive a response within seven business days. Step-by-Step Submission Process: The claim
Government Support for Businesses During Military Operations in Israel: Updated Compensation Framework On June 22, 2025, the Israeli Ministry of Finance introduced an updated compensation plan for businesses affected by the ongoing military operation “A People Like a Lion.” The framework builds on the model used during Operation “Iron Swords” in 2023, with important adjustments