Corporate and Business Lawyer in Israel
Corporate and commercial law services for companies, founders, shareholders and international clients — company governance, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, tenders, M&A, business disputes, NPOs, partnerships and ongoing legal counsel. Personal representation by Adv. Reut Eliyahu in Israel.
Corporate and business law in Israel covers two interconnected disciplines: corporate law — the internal legal structure of the company (formation, governance, shareholders, articles of association, Registrar compliance) — and commercial law — the legal layer of daily business operations (contracts, negotiations, tenders, commercial disputes and debt recovery). Our firm provides both as one integrated service, with direct personal handling by Adv. Reut Eliyahu, who has over 20 years of experience in civil, commercial, real estate and corporate law.
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Corporate and Business Law in Israel — Experience, Personal Service and Real Results
When businesses and entrepreneurs across Israel and around the world need a corporate or commercial lawyer in Israel, they come to Eliyahu & Co. Law Office for one reason: they want an attorney who truly understands business — not just law. Adv. Reut Eliyahu brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in corporate law, commercial law, real estate and civil litigation in Israel.
What sets our firm apart is a fundamental commitment to personal service: every client speaks directly with Adv. Eliyahu. There are no handoffs to junior associates, no template answers and no generic documents. You get a senior lawyer who knows your file, understands your business context and gives you clear, actionable legal advice — in English or Hebrew, in person or remotely.
The firm's practice spans the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law in Israel: from the day a company is incorporated, through its commercial contracts and daily operations, to transactions, disputes and structural change.
Commercial Contracts & Agreements
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of business agreements — services, supply, distribution, agency, NDAs, founders' agreements, investment documents and cross-border contracts.
Corporate Governance & Structure
Company formation, articles of association, shareholder agreements, board governance, Registrar filings, ongoing corporate counsel and structural changes including M&A steps.
Business Litigation & Disputes
Commercial claims, shareholder conflicts, debt recovery, tender challenges and full representation in Israeli courts and proceedings at all levels.
International & Cross-Border
Foreign company registration in Israel, cross-border transactions, international contracts adapted to Israeli law, and local legal support for overseas clients in English.
Commercial Law in Israel — Full Scope of Services
Commercial law governs how a business operates in the market: the contracts that define customer, supplier and partner relationships; the negotiations that shape commercial outcomes; the legal protections that apply when business relationships break down; and the proceedings that enforce commercial rights. See our dedicated page: Commercial Contracts in Israel →
📑 Commercial Agreements — Drafting, Review & Negotiation
All types of business agreements: service and consulting contracts, supply and procurement agreements, joint venture and cooperation agreements, investment documentation, distribution and agency agreements, franchise agreements, and general commercial arrangements between businesses — tailored to the specific transaction, not based on generic templates.
🤫 Confidentiality, NDAs & Information Protection
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), non-compete clauses, trade secret protections and contractual arrangements safeguarding business information — critical for investor relations, partnerships, hiring and commercial negotiations.
📣 Tenders and Public Procurement
Advising on tender submissions in Israel — reviewing tender documents, drafting bid proposals, advising on eligibility requirements and managing legal aspects of public and private procurement. Representing clients in tender challenges and administrative proceedings. See also: Israeli Ministry of Finance — Procurement →
💰 Debt Recovery & Commercial Claims
Commercial debt collection strategy, demand letters, filing monetary claims in Israeli courts, managing enforcement proceedings and handling complex financial and multi-party commercial disputes.
🤝 Ongoing Business Legal Counsel
Day-to-day legal support for companies and business owners: reviewing contracts before signing, advising on commercial decisions with legal implications, managing recurring legal needs, monitoring regulatory changes, and acting as external general counsel in Israel. Corporate legal counsel for companies in Israel →
🌐 International Transactions & Cross-Border Contracts
Registration and ongoing legal support for foreign companies operating in Israel, cross-border commercial agreements adapted to Israeli law, international joint ventures with Israeli parties, and legal alignment between overseas business arrangements and Israeli commercial law requirements.
⚖️ Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Managing commercial litigation in Israeli courts at all levels — contractual disputes, commercial tort claims, injunctions, debt recovery proceedings and representation in complex multi-party proceedings. Pre-litigation strategy is always assessed first to determine whether out-of-court resolution is achievable and cost-effective.
Corporate Law in Israel — Full Scope of Services
Corporate law governs the internal legal life of the business entity: its formation, governance structure, ownership, decision-making processes, shareholder relations and legal continuity over time. Good corporate law work prevents most disputes before they arise — and protects the business and its owners when they do.
🏢 Company Formation & Incorporation
Establishing private companies (Ltd. / Ba'm), single-shareholder companies, holding companies and investment vehicles in Israel — including name reservation, drafting customized articles of association, filing with the Israeli Companies Registrar, and post-incorporation tax registration. See: Establishing a Company in Israel →
📜 Shareholder & Founder Agreements
Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, founder agreements and internal control arrangements — covering voting rights, share transfer restrictions, dilution protections, dividend policy, deadlock mechanisms, exit provisions and dispute-resolution clauses tailored to the actual ownership and business dynamics.
🔄 Corporate Governance & Compliance
Advising boards, directors and management on corporate governance obligations, preparing shareholder resolutions and board decisions, amending constitutional documents, maintaining Companies Registrar filings and annual compliance under the Israeli Companies Law.
📊 Share Capital & Ownership Changes
Allocation and transfer of shares, changes in share classes and rights, issuing new shares to investors, recording share transfers with the Registrar and full legal documentation of ownership changes.
🔀 Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring
Legal structuring and documentation for M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, asset and share acquisitions, holding arrangements and business reorganizations — including transaction agreements, due diligence support and post-closing steps.
⚖️ Shareholder Disputes & Corporate Conflicts
Representing shareholders, directors and companies in internal corporate conflicts — oppression claims, deadlock situations, removal of directors, disputes over share rights and control, and court proceedings under Israeli company law.
🌐 Foreign Company Registration in Israel
Registering foreign companies with the Israeli Companies Registrar, advising on Israeli corporate compliance for international entities, and providing local corporate representation for foreign companies with Israeli operations. See: Registration of a Foreign Company in Israel →
🔚 Voluntary Dissolution & Winding Down
Legal management of voluntary company dissolution, orderly winding-down of business activity, filing dissolution requests with the Registrar and handling the legal steps required to formally close an Israeli company.
Companies, Nonprofit Organizations and Partnerships in Israel
Israeli law provides several business and organizational structures — each with its own governance rules, regulatory obligations and legal framework. We advise clients on the right structure and provide legal services across all of them.
🏢 Private Companies (Ltd. / Ba'm)
The most common structure for businesses in Israel — a separate legal entity with limited liability for shareholders. We handle formation, articles of association, governance, shareholder arrangements, Registrar compliance and the full lifecycle of the Israeli private company.
🤲 Nonprofit Organizations & Associations (Amuta)
Israeli nonprofit organizations (Amutot) operate under the Associations Law and require specific governance frameworks, Registrar reporting and a clear separation of authority. We assist with formation, founding documents, bylaws, regulatory compliance, board decisions and structural changes. See: Registrar of Associations (Israel) →
🤝 Partnerships
General and limited partnerships under Israeli law. We draft and negotiate partnership agreements, advise on partner rights and obligations, liability allocation, profit-sharing, dissolution processes and disputes between partners.
Adv. Reut Eliyahu
Founder & Managing Attorney · Eliyahu & Co. Law Office · Herzliya Pituach · Licensed — Israel Bar Association
Eliyahu & Co. Law Office has been providing legal services in corporate and commercial law in Israel for over 20 years. Founded in 2011 by Adv. Reut Eliyahu, the firm is built on a single principle: every client receives direct, personal legal counsel from a senior partner — not from junior associates, paralegals or support staff. When you call, Adv. Eliyahu answers. When your document is reviewed, she reviews it.
Adv. Eliyahu specializes in civil, commercial and corporate law in Israel, with extensive experience advising companies, founders, investors and business owners. Her practice covers the complete range of corporate and commercial legal work: company formation and structuring; shareholder and founder agreements; corporate governance; commercial contracts of all types; tenders; business negotiations and transactions; debt recovery; commercial and corporate disputes; and ongoing external legal counsel for active businesses.
The firm regularly represents Israeli clients as well as international clients from the US, UK, Europe, Canada and beyond — providing all services in English where required, and handling much of the work fully remotely.
Direct contact with Adv. Eliyahu — every time
Corporate + commercial + civil law in one firm
We respond within one business day
Full English-language service for overseas clients
Corporate and Business Law for International Clients Operating in Israel
Foreign companies, overseas investors and international business owners frequently need a trusted local corporate and commercial lawyer in Israel — someone who can navigate the Israeli legal system, communicate in English, and deliver reliable legal support without requiring travel to Israel.
We have worked with clients from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands and many other countries. Whether you need to register a company in Israel, review a contract, resolve a commercial dispute or establish ongoing legal counsel for your Israeli operations — our office is ready to assist.
What we do for international clients:
✔ Establishing and registering a company in Israel for foreign founders and investors
✔ Registering a foreign company with the Israeli Companies Registrar
✔ Ongoing legal counsel for Israeli subsidiaries with foreign ownership
✔ Reviewing and drafting commercial contracts under Israeli law
✔ Shareholder and governance matters for Israeli entities
✔ Cross-border transactions with Israeli counterparties
✔ Commercial dispute strategy and representation in Israeli courts
✔ Foreign legal opinion in Israel — inheritance and estate matters
How we work with international clients:
✔ Fully remote — no travel to Israel required
✔ All communication in English
✔ Direct contact with Adv. Eliyahu personally
✔ Response within one business day
✔ Video or phone consultations across time zones
✔ Clear, itemized quotes — no hidden fees
✔ Document signing and power of attorney handled remotely
✔ Licensed with the Israeli Bar Association
Whether you need a one-time contract review, assistance establishing your Israeli operations, or an ongoing local legal team in Israel — we are your partner on the ground. The first consultation is free.
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Corporate and Business Law in Israel — Frequently Asked Questions
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4 HaOgen St.
Herzliya Pituach, Israel
Sun – Thu: 08:00 – 19:00
Fri: 08:00 – 13:00
Remote consultations for overseas clients — by phone or video call in English.