The law does not require it, but in practice every buyer should have a lawyer of their own, separate from the seller's. Your lawyer checks title at the Land Registry (Tabu), verifies no liens exist, reviews the purchase contract, handles tax filings and ensures safe transfer of funds. After signing, a caveat (warning note) is registered under Section 126 of the Land Law, 5729-1969 to protect you until the transfer is registered. Learn more about buying property in Israel →

Dissolution of co-ownership (pirkuk shituf) ends joint ownership of a property when one co-owner wants to sell and others refuse. Under Section 37(a) of the Israeli Land Law (5729-1969), any co-owner can demand dissolution at any time. A court petition is filed and the court may order a property sale and division of proceeds. The process typically takes 6-18 months. Learn more →

Under Israeli law, foreign law is a fact that must be proven in court. A foreign legal opinion explains what the law of another country says and how it applies to the case. It is required in international inheritance, international divorce and cross-border commercial disputes. Learn more about foreign legal opinions →

Yes. Through a notarized power of attorney, you can authorize Eliyahu & Co. to act on your behalf for sale, purchase, inheritance, leasing and dealings with Israeli authorities - without traveling to Israel. Meetings are by Zoom, phone or in person.

A foreign company registers under Section 346 of the Companies Law, 5759-1999, or opens a subsidiary, through the Israeli Companies Registrar. The process requires notarized and apostilled corporate documents, a local address and an authorized representative. Eliyahu & Co. handles the full registration process. Learn more →

An Israeli notary authenticates signatures, certifies copies, prepares notarized powers of attorney and issues notarial certificates for use abroad. An apostille is an official certification under the Hague Convention allowing an Israeli document to be legally recognized in other member countries. Notary & Apostille services →

The Registrar of Inheritance Affairs has a service target of about 50 days from a complete application for a succession order, including publication, and 40 days from delivery of the original will for a probate order. Files take longer when documents are missing or when the deceased lived abroad and a foreign law opinion is required. The orders are given under Section 66 of the Succession Law, 5725-1965. Learn more about inheritance in Israel →

Foreign residents and heirs of Israeli shareholders often need to sell or transfer shares in Israeli companies. The process involves obtaining a succession order (if inherited), coordinating with the Companies Registrar, tax filings with the Israel Tax Authority, and bank transfers to foreign accounts. We handle the full process remotely - from share valuation through completion of sale and repatriation of funds. Selling Israeli shares guide →

Generally not on the inheritance itself: under US rules, property received by inheritance is not income to the heir, although income it earns after the date of death, such as rent or interest, is taxable. A US person who receives more than $100,000 from a foreign estate must report it on IRS Form 3520. Israel has no inheritance tax, and there is no US-Israel estate tax treaty. Selling the asset later can raise Israeli tax and US capital gains tax, so we handle the Israeli side and coordinate with your US CPA.

Yes, in most cases. The price can be agreed in US dollars or shekels, and funds are transferred through Israeli banks. The purchase is reported to the Israel Tax Authority and the tax is calculated before signing. We handle the whole process remotely, from the contract to title registration. Full guide for foreign buyers →

In most cases, yes. A foreign company must provide apostilled corporate documents, and a buyer abroad usually signs a notarized power of attorney. Land managed by the Israel Land Authority can carry additional conditions, so it is checked before signing. Foreign buyer guide →

The application is filed with the Registrar of Inheritance Affairs in Israel, and you do not need to come to Israel. You sign the documents before a notary where you live, and if the deceased lived abroad we add an opinion on the law of that country. A foreign grant of probate does not replace the Israeli order. Succession orders in Israel →

Start with the type of matter - property, inheritance, companies or litigation - and then look for English. Check the lawyer's name in the public register of the Israel Bar Association, ask who will handle the file day to day, and get a written fee agreement before you sign a power of attorney. In a property deal, have your own lawyer rather than the other side's.

The whole process can be done remotely. After a first call or Zoom meeting, you sign a fee agreement and a power of attorney before a notary where you live, with an apostille, or at an Israeli consulate. The lawyer then files in Israel on your behalf and reports on each step. Originals are couriered only when an authority requires them.

The firm's office is in Herzliya Pituach, Israel, and clients in the United States reach us on a US direct line, +1 (310) 735-4210. Adv. Eliyahu is an Israeli attorney, licensed in Israel, and advises on Israeli law; where US law matters, we work with your US lawyer or CPA. Our Los Angeles page →