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Indirect Taxes, Customs & International Trade

Herzog Fox & Neeman's Indirect Taxes, Customs & International Trade Practice affords its clients a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of VAT, excise and purchase tax customs, purchase tax and VAT on imported goods as well as  import/export procedures for commercial and personal trade.

The firm accompanies its clients through all aspects of import tax and trade procedures, whether it be tax rates, rebates, drawbacks or exemptions.  Senior members of the firm’s licensing fields, including for example experts in the health and communication fields, guide Herzog Fox & Neeman’s clients with respect to various aspects of illegal imports. In addition, the department has significant expertise in the licensing aspects of customs agents and bonded warehouses, Duty Free, import/export procedures, conditional exemption, temporary import and drawbacks for local industry.  The department also assists in all aspects of the personal import of goods.

The department also provides advice regarding excise, to oil companies and other bodies entitled to exemptions or rebates, in addition to providing assistance in the implementation of the provisions of petroleum laws and solar arrangements.

The department advises its clients on purchase tax, imposed primarily on alcohol, tobacco and cigarettes as well as on automotive replacement parts.

In addition, the team oversees the following:

  • Assistance in import/export procedures, import for re-export, drawbacks on raw materials for export
  • Legal advice in determining tax rates, determining value for customs etc.
  • Appeals on deficits and submissions of claims to the court in conjunction with the firm's litigation experts
  • Registration of manufacturers for excise in the gas field
  • Obtaining approvals as registered traders for exemptions or rejection of purchase tax payments
  • Obtaining licences for bonded warehouses and customs agents
  • Assistance in the seizure and confiscation of goods
  • Explanation of rights afforded to returning residents, new immigrants and tourists on their entry to Israel

Indirect Taxes, Customs & International Trade News & Insights

23 December 2020 - Client Updates

Dear Clients and Colleagues, Following the signing of the “Abraham Accords” between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and

Regulation Reduction Following the Abraham Accords

8 November 2020 - Client Updates

Dear Clients, Colleagues and Friends, Last week (1.11.2020), Judge Orit Weinstein of the Haifa District Court rendered its decision in

Dramatic Change in the Taxation of Share Redemptions – a New Israeli District Court Ruling

20 October 2020 - News

We are proud to take part in writing the Israeli Tax Law chapter for the prestigious The Legal 500 (Legalease) guide. The

We are proud to take part in writing the Israeli Tax Law chapter for the prestigious The Legal 500 (Legalease) guide.

18 October 2020 - Client Updates

Dear Clients, Colleagues and Friends, The Income Tax Regulations (Rules for Calculation of Tax in connection with the Holding and

Proposed Amendments to Petroleum Partnership Regulations

13 October 2020 - News

Dear clients and colleagues, On September 14, 2020, the Magistrate’s Court in Rishon Lezion published the ruling in the case

Relying on the Customs Tariff as Published on the Israeli Tax Authority’s Website.

13 October 2020 - Client Updates, News

Dear Clients, Colleagues and Friends, The OECD published yesterday two reports on the blueprint for Pillar One (Pillar 1 Blueprint)

The OECD’s Pillar One and Pillar Two Blueprint Released

24 September 2020 - Conferences & Events

What issues should be addressed while considering setting up or relocating a start-up or IT business? Please join our managing

Tax Benefits for IT Business and Startups – The Baltics, Belarus and Israel

23 September 2020 - News

Our managing partner Meir Linzen, participated in the historic event alongside senior members of the UAE and local senior businessmen, in

Managing Partner Meir Linzen was part of a historic delegation to Dubai

19 August 2020 - Client Updates

As you know, Israel continues its efforts to deal with the Corona Virus and contain it, to avoid its spreading

Handling the Corona Virus- Live Updates

12 August 2019 - Client Updates

Customs News – Director Instruction No. 2.7 regarding the distribution of quotas and entry into force of the amendment to

Client Update | Tax | Customs News

26 November 2018 - Client Updates

As of January 2018, the Israeli Tax Authority (hereinafter: “the ITA”) has replaced the Custom Administration’s foreign trade system with

Client Update | Importer’s Obligation to Complete an Electronic Affidavit for Each Supplier: Significance and Implications

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Meir Linzen

Chairman

Corporate Tax, Employee Tax Benefits, Gaming, Indirect Taxes, Customs & International Trade, International Tax Planning, Internet & E-commerce, Investment Funds & Private Equity, Private Clients, Trusts & Estates, Tax, Tax Controversy – Disputes & Litigation, Transfer Pricing, Value Added Tax (VAT)

Iris Weinberger

Partner

Indirect Taxes, Customs & International Trade, Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT)

Dvora Haimov

Associate

Indirect Taxes, Customs & International Trade, Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT)

Mordechai (Moti) Fogel

Partner

Indirect Taxes, Customs & International Trade, Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT)

Rotem Dahan

Associate

Indirect Taxes, Customs & International Trade, Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT)

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