Israel: Parliament passes law for Pillar 2 global minimum tax
The Israeli parliament (Knesset) approved the Corporate Minimum Tax for Multinational Groups Law in its second and third readings, implementing the OECD’s Pillar 2 rules into domestic legislation on 29 December 2025. The legislation
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Israel: MoF to impose additional 15% tax on banks’ excess profits, approves higher tax-free import threshold
Israel’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a temporary tax on banks’ excess profits and approved a higher tax-free import threshold in an announcement on 23 December 2025. The initiative is aimed at easing pressure on consumers but was
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Israel: MoF consults draft law to safeguard R&D tax benefits under global minimum tax rules
Israel’s Ministry of Finance launched a public consultation on 15 December 2025 on a draft memorandum aimed at keeping the country’s tax incentives competitive ahead of the introduction of a qualified domestic minimum top-up tax in 2026. The
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Israel: Cabinet approves 2026 state budget amid controversy
The Israeli cabinet approved the 2026 state budget on 5 December 2025 after prolonged negotiations and internal disputes over allocations. The key tax measures and policy changes are as follows: Corporate and Banking Taxes New measures
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Azerbaijan, Israel conclude fourth Joint Economic Commission
The fourth session of the Joint Economic Commission between Azerbaijan and Israel was held on 20 November 2025 in Jerusalem, co-chaired by Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and Israeli Minister Zeev Elkin. The meeting highlighted the
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Israel: MoF announces tax reforms for R&D centres
Israel’s Ministry of Finance presented reforms in its taxation policy on 2 November 2025, designed to facilitate activities and increase the attractiveness of the Israeli high-tech industry. The reform was formulated by a team that included
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Israel: MoF issues draft law to implement global Pillar 2 rules
This draft legislation outlines the framework for establishing a local minimum tax on multinational corporations, ensuring alignment with international agreements to implement a global minimum tax. Israel’s Ministry of Finance has taken a
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Israel opens consultation on draft Law for local minimum tax aligned with OECD Pillar Two
Ministry of Finance invites public comments on a draft law introducing a local minimum tax for multinationals under the OECD’s Pillar Two framework. The Israeli Ministry of Finance has opened a public consultation on draft legislation to
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Israel, India sign bilateral investment agreement
This is India's first-ever investment agreement with Israel. Israel and India have signed a new bilateral investment agreement aimed at bolstering economic ties and encouraging mutual investments. The agreement, signed in New Delhi by Israel's
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Israel consults draft law on domestic top-up minimum tax draft
Ministry of Finance initiated a public consultation on draft legislation introducing a domestic top-up minimum tax, set to apply from 1 January 2026 to Israeli-resident entities in multinational groups with global revenues of EUR 750 million or
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US: IRS extends filing, payment deadlines for taxpayers impacted by ongoing conflict in Israel
IRS is providing separate but overlapping relief to taxpayers who may be unable to meet a tax-filing or tax-payment obligation, or may be unable to perform other time-sensitive tax-related actions. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced,
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UK suspends new FTA negotiations with Israel, to impose sanctions on West Bank settlers
The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy announced yesterday, 20 May 2025, that the UK government has suspended negotiations for a new free trade agreement with Israel. This decision was made in response to Israel’s ongoing military actions in
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Israel: Parliamentary Finance Committee approves 2025 budget
Israel's Parliamentary Finance Committee approved the 2025 state budget on 23 March 2025. The bill proposes that the net state budget for 2025 will stand at about NIS 755.9 billion – the total budget for calculation of the expenditure limit
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Israel seeks input on local R&D centres and IP valuations
Israel’s tax authority (ITA) released a draft Tax Circular on 27 February 2025 for public comment. The circular outlines criteria and requirements for local R&D centres and post-acquisition IP sales, offering potential certainty from the
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Israel proposes withholding tax on digital asset transactions
Israel’s government proposed draft regulations on 21 November 2024 to impose withholding tax on digital asset transactions, including cryptocurrencies, tokens, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). A recent ministerial memorandum clarified that
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Israel clarifies CbC reporting rules for MNEs
The Israel Tax Authority (ITA) issued Income Tax Circular No. 1/2025 on 11 February 2025, which clarifies amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance. The amendments pertain to transfer pricing and country-by-country (CbC) reporting requirements. The
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Israel: Knesset passes trapped profits law
Israel’s Knesset has passed the Trapped Profits Law (tax on excess undistributed profits) on 29 December 2024. The law imposes a 2% tax on excess undistributed profits of closely held holding companies (entities with five or fewer
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Israel issues guidance on increased VAT rate
Israel’s Tax Authority has issued guidance on the increase in the standard VAT rate from 17% to 18%, effective 1 January 2025. The guidance provides an explanation of how to apply the correct VAT rate to transactions such as goods, services,
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