Insights on Israeli Real Estate, Cross-Border Tax and Litigation
Practical guidance on Israeli real estate, cross-border taxation, commercial and civil litigation, and legacy planning.
Enforcing a Foreign Judgment in Israel
An Israeli court will not hear an enforcement motion more than five years after the foreign judgment was rendered. The five conditions, reciprocity and process.
Continue ReadingEnforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in Israel
Israel adopted the principles of the UNCITRAL Model Law in February 2024, so a foreign arbitral award commenced from 14 February 2024 runs through the New York Convention's closed refusal grounds.
Continue ReadingSection 191 Oppression Buyout in Israel
Frozen out of an Israeli company? Section 191 lets a minority shareholder ask an Israeli court to order a buyout of their shares. How the remedy works.
Continue ReadingInheriting Israeli Property, No Step-Up Basis
Israel gives no step-up in basis at death, so heirs inherit the original cost. Learn the mas shevach trap and who inherits with no will under Section 11.
Continue ReadingForeign Will and an Israeli Apartment
Israel has no inheritance tax, yet a foreign will alone will not transfer an Israeli apartment. How the choice of law rules and probate work.
Continue ReadingBuying Property in Israel, What You Pay
Non residents pay 8% to 10% purchase tax while an Israeli resident buying an only apartment starts at 0%. Financing turns on citizenship rather than residency and caps near 50%.
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