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Value Added Tax (VAT)

Herzog Fox & Neeman's Value-Added Tax Department affords its clients extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of VAT.

VAT issues are liable to significantly complicate transactions involving foreign residents with regard to the nature of payments and the tax implications of non-profit organisations and financial institutions.

In this regard, the firm advises its clients, which include foreign residents, foreign companies, local industry, financial institutions, and Real-Estate entrepreneurs, in the planning and execution of their transactions.

The department is led by experts in the field of VAT, with vast experience in advising venture capital, private investment funds, and holding companies.  The department also works closely with Real Estate experts to provide ongoing advice on all aspects of VAT.

The VAT department oversees the following:

  • Deduction of input VAT, reporting of deals, classification of deal liability for VAT
  • Advising the client in filing an objection to an assessment and court appeal
  • Advising financial institutions and non-profit organisations
    VAT aspects of Real Estate transactions
  • Rate of VAT for foreign residents
  • VAT aspects applicable to international organisations including those in the digital economy
  • VAT on imported services and intangible assets

Value Added Tax (VAT) News & Insights

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

17 September 2020 - Client Updates, News

Dear colleagues and clients, Section 30(a)(5) of the Value Added Tax Law, 1975 (hereinafter: the “VAT Law”) stipulates that the

Zero-rate VAT with respect to the provisions of services

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

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

19 March 2018 - Client Updates

Dear Clients, Colleagues and Friends, On March 14, 2018, the Israel Tax Authority (the “ITA”) issued two circulars (9/2018 –

New ITA Circulars Dealing with the Taxation of Private Equity and VC Funds, their Investors and Fund Managers

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

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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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