Posts by Michael Decker
Notary Services in Jerusalem
The use of notary lawyer services has been on a distinct upward trend in recent years. In ta globalized world where Israelis are often required to contact authorities abroad, there is an increasing need for the help of a notary to confirm the translation of documents, verification of signatures, true copies of the original document,…
Read MoreNotary in Tel Aviv
Looking for a notary in Tel Aviv? The office at your service. Whether you require signature verification, a certified copy of the original document, a notarized translation, or apostille services, we will be happy to help you. All in a central location on Derech Menachem Begin 150, within walking distance of the Tel Aviv HaShalom…
Read MoreEstablishing a Business in Gibraltar: A Comprehensive Guide
Gibraltar, a small British Overseas Territory situated at the southernmost point of Spain, has become a beacon for entrepreneurs and investors looking for a favourable environment to establish their businesses. Its unique position, both geographically and economically, offers a blend of advantages that are hard to find elsewhere. Our law office helps clients set up…
Read MoreCan an NGO in Israel conduct business activity?
The existence of business activity in a Israeli NGO (“Amutah”) is permissible and even desirable as long as it complies with all legal requirements and considerations. In order to prevent confusion, the Registrar of Amutot published legal guidelines (in Hebrew) which give clear detail on regulations concerning Business activities of an NGO in Israel. In…
Read MoreWho Is Eligible for a German Passport? (✔️Updated Guide for 2024)
Recent changes in German citizenship law now make it easier for descendants of Holocaust survivors and victims, as well as those who fled Nazi persecution, to acquire German citizenship and a German passport. Who is eligible for a German passport? Is it easier today to obtain a German passport? Can children obtain German passports? Can…
Read MoreWho is Eligible for Austrian Citizenship? (✔️Updated Guide 2024)
In recent years, Austria has significantly eased the requirements for descendants of Nazi victims to obtain Austrian citizenship. These changes, along with the numerous benefits of holding Austrian-European citizenship, have led to a noticeable increase in the number of clients seeking Austrian an Austrian passport. What are the eligibility criteria for Austrian citizenship? Do children…
Read MoreWho Is Eligible for German Citizenship? (✔️ Updated Guide 2024)
The reform in German citizenship law allows many descendants of Jewish German citizens and victims of Nazi persecution to be eligible for German citizenship. What’s important to know about the expanded eligibility for German citizenship since August 2021? Do children and grandchildren of German citizens also qualify for German citizenship and a German passport? How…
Read MoreHow to certify documents with an apostille stamp?
When submitting documents from Israel to a foreign country, or vice versa, it is necessary to stamp the documents with an Apostille stamp. All First World countries (except Canada) are members of the Apostille Convention, which allows documents to be submitted from one country to another relatively easily. But what happens when translated documents are…
Read MoreWho is entitled to a German passport?
In light of the recent changes to the German citizenship law, descendants of German Jews who were previously not entitled to a German passport may be eligible to obtain one. The obvious question is of course – who is eligible to a German citizenship and how do you prove eligibility? Descendants of those who lived…
Read MoreWho is entitled to Austrian citizenship?
Have you heard the recent updates regarding applying for Austrian citizenship or a German passport? Your great-grandmother or a different ancestor may have been Austrian, but you are not sure about your eligibility? Your Grandfather (or father) already applied for Austrian citizenship and was rejected decades ago, so you think you don’t stand a chance?…
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