Registration for Foreign NGOs Operating in Israel
Registration for foreign NGOs (non governmental organizations) operating in Israel is mandatory by Israeli law. Every NGO must register with the Registrar of Charitable Trust, aka the Registrar of...
View ArticleUAE NGO Permits to the Palestinian Territories
This article will discuss UAE NGO permits to the Palestinian Territories in the context of registering as a foreign NGO in Israel. Often, international aid agencies seek to register as NGOs to provide...
View ArticleOpening a Bank Account in Israel
This article will discuss opening a bank account in Israel, specifically for an amuta or cheletz (non-profit organizations), as this is the most frequent inquiry we receive regarding bank accounts. We...
View ArticleRegistering a foreign NGO in Israel
Whether promoting US-Israel cooperation, helping Israeli-Arabs andor Palestinians, or engaging in politically neutral work, many international non-profit organizations want to establish a branch in the...
View ArticleRegistering a Public-Benefit Company in Israel
How Do You Register a Public-Benefit Company in Israel? Registering a public-benefit company is a slightly more complicated process than registering an association or company. For example, a non-profit...
View ArticleHow To Get Tax Refunds on a Donation to an Association (Israeli Amuta) or...
Introduction – Recognition as a Volunteer Institution in Accordance with Section 46 of the Income Tax Ordinance: One who donates at the right time, as is well known, is blessed as someone who has...
View ArticleFAQ – All About Nonprofits in Israel
This article, FAQ – All About Nonprofits in Israel, will briefly address many issues about establishing, managing and financially providing for an Israeli nonprofits. Israeli amutot, or nonprofits,...
View ArticleExploitation as a Reason for Canceling a Contract in Israel
Can an unfair or exploitative phrasing of an agreement or specific clauses within an agreement constitute a valid reason for canceling a contract in Israel? Attorneys specializing in company law at our...
View ArticleCan an NGO in Israel conduct business activity?
The existence of business activity in a Israeli NGO (“Amutah”) is permissible and even desirable as long as it complies with all legal requirements and considerations. In order to prevent confusion,...
View ArticleChanging Objectives of an Amuta
An amuta (plural amutot) is the most common form of nonprofit association in Israel. When registering with the Registrar of Amutot, an amuta must define and gain approval for each objective. The...
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