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August 16, 2023

Israeli High-Tech: “Angels Law” Grants Tax Benefits to Investors

Israel’s new "Angels Law" grants tax benefits to investors in Israeli startups, and in the Israeli high-tech industry in general, with the goal of spurring the growth of high-tech companies based in Israel or whose intellectual property is registered in Israel.

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July 2, 2023

Investments via SAFE as a Tax Event

For the first time, the Israel Tax Authority has announced its position regarding investments via SAFEs. It determined that, under particular circumstances, the investment is to be considered an advance on a share investment account.

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March 22, 2023

Corporate Inversion – Turning an Israeli Company into a Foreign Company

A corporate inversion is a process of changing a company’s holding structure, largely with the intention of turning an existing company into a foreign company by positioning a foreign company as a parent company of the Israeli company and enabling the Israeli company to expand into new markets in the international arena.

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March 16, 2023

Reporting Methods – “Accrual Basis” or “Cash Basis”

Preparing reports on an accrual basis and adjusting them to a cash basis for tax purposes was an acceptable practice until the Israel Tax Authority (the "ITA") determined otherwise. However, many companies still prepare two sets of reports, sometimes resulting in problems with the ITA.

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January 31, 2023

Tax Plan and Acquisition of a Public Shell

The Israeli tax authorities are examining acquisition transactions, inter alia, to ensure they are not artificial transactions intended for offsetting losses. Transactions acquiring public shells are no exception in this regard.

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January 25, 2023

Determining Intellectual Property Value for Israeli Tax Purposes during a Sale between Related Parties

A sale of intellectual property between related parties requires advance planning and preparation in order to avoid tax exposures in Israel.

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December 13, 2022

Tax Guide for New Immigrants – Harel Perlmutter Article for MIGNEWS

Harel Perlmutter, the head of our firm’s Tax Department, details the tax benefits for new immigrants to the Russian language news website MIGNEWS.

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December 12, 2022

Harel Perlmutter Serves as Speaker at Tax and Capital Market Conference 2022

Harel Perlmutter, head of our firm’s Tax Department, served as a speaker at the Israeli Association of Public Companies’ annual Tax and Capital Market Conference, where he discussed tax challenges for 2023.

November 28, 2022

Tax Aspects of Cryptocurrency-Based Compensation to Employees and Service Providers

The use of token-based compensation has grown in recent years. It is important to understand the tax aspects of such compensation, especially when a company is gearing up for a major deal.

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November 21, 2022

Luxury Apartments in Israel: What Is the Maximum Exemption from Land Appreciation Tax?

The Israel Tax Authority and the Real Estate Tax Appeals Committee disagree on the entitlement to the maximum exemption from land appreciation tax.

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November 13, 2022

Tips for the Self-Employed as End of Tax Year Approaches

Nir Ziman from our Tax Department was interviewed by several media outlets and shared how Israeli residents can obtain additional income tax credits. He also addressed what taxpayers should pay attention to when filing their income tax reports, and provided some helpful tips as the end of the tax year approaches.

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November 8, 2022

Important Tax Tips from Harel Perlmutter

It’s important to prepare yourself for the end of the tax year and be aware of all the benefits you may be eligible for. An expert in the tax field, Harel Perlmutter suggests to Mako readers that they check their eligibility for Covid-19 grants and stresses that income from renting a residential apartment is taxable.

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November 7, 2022

Podcast: Adv. Harel Perlmutter Talks Real Estate Taxation on "Kesef Bakir"

Taxation can make or break real estate deals. Harel Perlmutter, head of our firm's Tax Department, talks with Guy Lieberman about tax hitches and opportunities in an interview also published on Globes.

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October 26, 2022

No Freebies? Harel Perlmutter Interview with "Tzeva Hakesef"

Many companies and businesses work with influencers to advertise their products on social media. This type of cooperation has tax implications. Harel Perlmutter, the head of our firm's Tax Department, was interviewed for the podcast "Tzeva Hakesef" (with Yair Weinreb) about the issue.

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September 21, 2022

Harel Perlmutter Featured on “Tzeva Hakesef” Radio Program

Harel Perlmutter, the head of our firm’s Tax Department, was interviewed on the radio program “Tzeva Hakesef” about the latest storm surrounding apartments registered in the name of social media personality Hadar Mokhtar. Harel explained the issue and discussed the tax implications of registering an apartment in your child's name.

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September 20, 2022

Real Estate and Taxes: Harel Perlmutter Op-Ed in Mako

Harel Perlmutter, the head of our firm’s Tax Department, discusses the "tax pitfalls" when purchasing an apartment for investment.

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September 18, 2022

Taxes: Harel Perlmutter Lectures at Tel Aviv University

Harel Perlmutter, the head of our Tax Department, lectured this week to TAU Ventures, Tel Aviv University's venture capital fund for investments in startups. Harel addressed the advantages and disadvantages of preferred stock companies, employee compensation options, and other tax issues relevant to startups.

June 22, 2022

District Court: Changing a Business Model after Purchasing Company Shares Does not Always Constitute a Tax Event

The Israeli court's ruling further details and explains the complicated tax issues that may arise from business restructuring and from transactions that create such restructuring.

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March 13, 2022

Oligarchs, Sanctions, and Money Transfers - Harel Perlmutter in the Sunday Times

Is Israel a tax haven for Russian billionaires? Our firm's Harel Perlmutter and other experts shed light on what is happening.

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February 9, 2022

Representing Shareholders in Startup's Acquisition by Vontier

We represented Inven Capital, Volvo Group Venture Capital, and Ombu Group in the sale of their shares in Driivz to Vontier, a global mobility company. Simon Jaffa, Ariella Dreyfuss, Harel Perlmutter, and Fadi Atallah from our office advised on the transaction.

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