Israeli law surrounding business operations is complex for domestic and foreign companies. At Aharoni Law Firm, we have offices in Tel Aviv, Los Angeles, New York, and Florida to help business owners and investors navigate business law in Israel. We can help you understand legal entities, how to start a business in Israel, and what regulations you should know to operate companies in Israel.

Legal Entities for Business in Israel

Several business models are available to create a legal entity in Israel. Our law firm can help you form the following legal entities in Israel:

• Privately owned companies
• Publicly owned companies
• Partnerships
• Local branches of a foreign company or partnership
• Non-profit companies
• Non-profit associations
• Cooperatives (usually agricultural or transportation sectors)

Privately owned companies may have one or more shareholders, while publicly owned companies trade shares on a public stock exchange and could have many shareholders. Partnerships can have two or more partners who own the business and share unlimited or limited liability for the organization’s debts.

When your foreign company or partnership opens a branch in Israel, you must register to do business with either the Registrar of Companies or the Registrar of Partnerships. We can incorporate the local branch as an Israeli company that your foreign company or partnership owns.

Other organizational structures for non-profit and cooperative endeavors have their regulations and requirements. Our attorneys can help you choose which legal entity best suits your business goals.

Starting a Business in Israel

Starting a business in Israel may have different requirements depending on which legal entity you intend to pursue. However, Israel doesn’t limit a person by nationality or residency to create an Israeli legal entity, something not all countries allow.

To create most legal entities in Israel, your company must submit its Articles of Association, an application for registration, and other legal documents to the Israeli Registrar of Companies. You should retain a knowledgeable attorney for business law in Israel to ensure that your forms are accurate and that you submit the correct documentation for your business.