After a moderate pace in 2015, economic growth is projected to pick up to around 3¼ per cent in 2016 and 2017

See “Overview of the Israeli Economy” on this site

Dated but informative

A description of the seven forms of business formation in Israel

This site explains the ways in which a company can be structured, the key steps which are required in order to do so and other useful information for operating a business in Israel.

All companies in Israel must register with The Registrar of Companies (Ministry of Justice) and the Tax Authorities (Ministry of Finance).

This site describes the options for company registration in Israel

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Israel stands at 50 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Israel averaged 47.82 percent from 2004 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 50 percent in 2013 and a record low of 45 percent in 2010. Personal Income Tax Rate in Israel is reported by the Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority.

Personal Income Tax (for both the employed and self-employed)is a progressive tax starting at 10% and increasing to a maximum of 50% 

The Corporate Tax Rate in Israel stands at 26.50 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Israel averaged 29.88 percent from 2000 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 36 percent in 2001 and a record low of 24 percent in 2011. Corporate Tax Rate in Israel is reported by the Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority.

A comprehensive list of the taxes in Israel

The Sales Tax Rate in Israel stands at 18 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Israel averaged 16.60 percent from 2006 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 18 percent in 2013 and a record low of 15.50 percent in 2007. Sales Tax Rate in Israel is reported by the Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority.

Sales Tax Rate in Israel is expected to be 18.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Israel Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 18.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

Tourist and extended stay visa information

Information and requirements

The communications system in Israel is the most developed in the Middle East. Israel’s system consists of coaxial cables, optical fibers, and microwave radio relay.

Israel is a small country, and it is therefore easy to get from one place to another in a relatively short time. Public transportation is convenient

308 tips on getting to and getting around Israel from real travelers and locals.

This site reviews Israel’s fixed-line, broadband and mobile sectors, providing market insights and key statistics

A listing of regulations from the Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs

See “Carrying Out a Workforce Reduction” on this site

Cost of living in Israel is 0.70% higher than in United States (aggregate data for all cities, rent is not taken into account). Rent in Israel is 30.62% lower than in United States(average data for all cities).

Israeli business culture is generally casual and relaxed, without a great deal of formalized customs. Meetings are often held over food, and first-name interaction is the norm. 

How Much Does it Cost to Live in Israel?

Expats doing business in Israel should feel at ease in the casual culture, but should nevertheless prepare to be flexible and patient.

Travel advisory from the UK government

Many nations consider Israel an overall safe place for travel, but some, like the United States and New Zealand, issue travel advisories for their citizens and generally deem the nation as containing some risk.

Israel has a Mediterranean climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool, rainy winters, as modified locally by altitude and latitude.

Israel enjoys long, warm, dry summers (April-October) and generally mild winters (November-March) with somewhat drier, cooler weather in hilly regions

Israel requires compulsory education for all children from ages 6 to 16. Many students do two additional years of education to receive a matriculation certificate. Nurseries and schools are free for all residents.

Israel is a complex society with tensions between state and religion, and the cultural rights of jews and arabs. Notwithstanding this, the state curriculum is standardized by the ministry of education and culture who allow few exceptions.

Overview of holidays and many observances in Israel during the year 2016

Israel 2016 public holidays, Israel 2016 bank holidays and Israel 2016 national holidays: 

The demographic features of Israel are monitored by the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 

Demographic profile of Israel from the CIA

Prohibited and Restricted Imports. Israel maintains restrictions on imports of agricultural and food products the government considers to be economically sensitive

Israel Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border

This site gathers key information on Israel’s participation in the WTO. Israel has been a member of WTO since 21 April 1995 and  a member of GATT since 5 July 1962.

A list of Israel’s International Trade and Economic Agreements

This site is primarily directed to university students but has general information on accommodations

Find short-term furnished apartments and extended stay hotels

For a country the size of New Jersey, Israel is startlingly diverse

Expert Israel travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Israel.