Import taxes israel

Business owners protest at Knesset as Smotrich raises Israel's import tax exemption

The government approved Smotrich's order on Sunday and is expected to be finalized through a vote in the Knesset plenum on Monday evening.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV

Finance Minister and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Small-business owners protest outside the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem against the import reform and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, December 23, 2025.

'Smotrich is taking us hostage': Small-business owners protest new VAT, customs exemptions

Protesters also warned of the economic implications of the move for local commerce, employment, and business stability in Israel, saying that the move “will be remembered in infamy."

DECEMBER 23, 2025|ByDANIEL COHEN

Illustration of a sign leading to the Tax Authorities offices in Jerusalem.

Your Taxes: Moving onshore is tax evasion, says court

In a decision that has no winners, an Israeli court ruled that moving a subsidiary company from Dutch to Israeli ownership is tax evasion.

AUGUST 22, 2025|ByLEON HARRIS

OECD tax rules tighten grip on e-commerce profits and Israeli exporters

YOUR TAXES: The MLI deals with income taxation, which is referred to as direct taxation. On top of that, most countries have indirect taxes, such as VAT or GST.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025|ByLEON HARRIS