FBC Update: Taxation of Real Estate Investments in Israel

By Anat Shavit & Ofir Nahum Fartuk | May 2020 | Legal Update

The taxation of real estate investments is complex and depends on various factors, including the property owner’s status (ie, individual or corporation), the nature of the asset (eg, residential property, commercial property or land) and the purpose of the investment (eg, producing rental income or entrepreneurial profit). Investing in shares of a company whose main assets are real estate assets may also be considered a real estate investment for tax purposes.

This article summarizes the main factors to be considered when contemplating real estate-related investments in Israel.

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