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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

19 August 2018 - Client Updates

Recently, a District Court judgement relating to the issue of the deduction of input tax by a holding company was

Client Update | Deduction of Input Tax by Holding Company

1 April 2018 - News

We are delighted to have been crowned the Largest Israeli Law Firm by Dun’s 100, for the fourth consecutive year.

Herzog Fox & Neeman Recognised as Israel’s Largest Law Firm by Dun’s 100

12 March 2018 - Industry Spotlight & Insights

Herzog Fox & Neeman’s tax partners, Meir Linzen and Guy Katz, co-authored the Israel Law and Practice chapter, providing easily

Chambers Tax Guide 2018 | Law & Practice Chapter by Meir Linzen and Guy Katz

30 October 2017 - News

“The Israeli Tax Authority (the “Authority”) recently published a draft proposal regarding positions that must be reported, including indirect taxes

Class Action on Indirect Taxes – State Exposed and Cornered | Opinion by Iris Weinberger

11 July 2017 - Client Updates

Further to our client update from the 5th of March 2017 regarding the submission of a special report in the event

Client Update | Tax Positions Reporting Obligations – Update

5 March 2017 - Client Updates

The Israel Tax Authority (“ITA”) has published a list of tax positions, which require reporting, with regard to income tax,

Client Update | Tax Positions Reporting Obligations

27 February 2017 - Client Updates

We are delighted to announce that, as of 1 January, 2017, Adv. Iris Weinberger has joined Herzog Fox & Neeman

Herzog Fox & Neeman Welcomes New Partner | Iris Wineberger

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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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