ESTABLISHING A FOREIGN-OWNED BUSINESS IN ISRAEL

Alon Kaplan, Ph.D., TEP Israel’s strong and growing economy, supported in particular by its robust high-technology sector, attracts many foreign companies seeking to establish a formal presence in the country. These include the local operations of most major global technology corporations, as well as many venture capital funds. Large infrastructure projects have also drawn major […]
HNW Israel Divorce Court Case Uncovers Hidden Assets – Implications

Article Published in Wealth Briefing Lawyers comment on the implications of a recent divorce case in Israel where financial structures, including foreign corporations and trusts, were used to shield assets. A recent ruling in a $100 million divorce case, held in Tel Aviv, shows that family courts have wider powers to unravel sham or concealed […]
WHY CREATE A TRUST-A SHORT GUIDE

A Trust is a legal structure in which the creator of the trust (Settlor) transfers ownership of assets to a Trustee, who manages the assets for the benefit of Beneficiaries designated by the Settlor. Unlike an agency relationship, the Trustee holds the assets for the beneficiaries and not for the original Settlor (although the Settlor […]
The Evolution of Trust Law and Case Law in Israel
TRUSTS AND SUCCESSION LAW IN ISRAEL

Dr. Alon Kaplan, Advocate & Notary, TEP Meytal Liberman, Advocate, TEP This article was first published in Step Journal Abstract The Succession Law and the Trust Law in Israel have certain provisions which may turn a trust ineffective when the settlor of the trust wishes to avoid inheritance procedure. The article will discuss problems and […]
Agents and distributors-chapter on israel-based on LLM work of Alon Kaplan

In selecting an appropriate system of distribution in Israel, a foreign business entity must take into account the size of the country, its market conditions, financing requirements, brand recognition, and different legal regulations as well as profit margins on the product, retailing sophistication, and the need for post-sales service. Israel passed the Agency Contract (Commercial […]
Private Trusts as Succession Alternatives in Israel, Israeli Implementation Timeline, Strategic Timing for Converting From Will-Based to Private Trust Succession Planning Under Israeli Legal Framework

Gain insights into Israel’s evolving succession landscape and discover when to strategically transition from wills to private trusts for optimal estate management.
The Israeli Trust

The use of the hekdesh as an efficient estate-planning instrument
The Nazi’s Jewish Library
Dr. Alon Kaplan
Inheritance Law and Procedure in Israel
Alon Kaplan & Meytal Liberman