Guidance on Israeli real estate, taxation and inheritance for new immigrants, returning residents, foreign nationals and overseas property owners. Written and maintained by David Melnik, Advocate and Notary, admitted in both Israel and New York.

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Aliyah and Israeli Taxation

New immigrants and veteran returning residents are entitled to substantial tax relief, and to reduced purchase tax on a first Israeli home. The scope of these benefits, and the conditions attached to them, are frequently misunderstood.

Foreign Residents and Israeli Property

Inheritance, Trusts and Estate Planning

Cross-border estates raise questions that domestic planning rarely addresses: which law governs, how Israeli assets are transferred, and how newer classes of property are treated.

Real Estate Investment Abroad

Israeli investors acquiring property in Europe face a second tax regime alongside the Israeli one, and local rules that can restrict how a property may be used.

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Technology, Privacy and AI

Regulatory guidance for companies developing AI products or processing personal data is collected separately in the Technology, Privacy and AI knowledge centre.

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