Posts by Law office
French Foreign Legal Opinion
A French resident passes away, and their estate contains property in Israel. What will happen to their property? How can the beneficiaries receive it and what actions must they take? In order to prove their right to the inheritance, the beneficiaries must provide a French foreign legal opinion, drafted by an expert in French law.…
Read MoreFrench citizenship for Tunisians and Algerians
As detailed in our article ‘Who is eligible to obtain French citizenship’, a person may obtain French citizenship either through being born in France (Jus Soli) and descent from French citizens (Jus Sanguinis). But what about the children of French citizens born in the former colonies of Tunisia and Algeria? In this article, Rachel Amasalem…
Read MoreWho is eligible to obtain French citizenship?
How can you obtain French citizenship and a European passport? The French Civil Code broadly details the conditions for acquiring new citizenship or recognizing an existing citizenship on the basis of two categories: being born in France or territories controlled by France (Jus Soli) and descent from French citizens (Jus Sanguinis). The emigration law office…
Read MoreRegistering a Company in Cyprus (Legal Information)
Did you know that you can set up a company in the European Union (EU) and enjoy convenient taxation and excellent conditions for business activity less than an hour’s flight from Israel? The place where you can do this is Cyprus, where company registration has recently become very common. The current article explains what you…
Read MoreCompany registration in the Cayman Islands
Registering a company in Cayman Islands provides many benefits, and accordingly hundreds of thousands of businessmen around the world have already established companies in this country. For Israelis interested in establishing businesses overseas, it is advisable to explore the possibility of incorporation in the Cayman Islands. This article details the benefits and advantages provided by…
Read MoreAustria Holocaust citizenship for Holocaust Survivors and Descendants
When the Nazis took over Austria in 1938, close to 120,000 Jewish individuals fled persecution. Most refugees were naturalised in the countries they fled to out of necessity. However, after the war, the Austrian state barred dual citizenship, which meant these individuals who fled persecution lost their Austria citizenship. The old pathway of gaining Austrian…
Read MoreHow to Obtain a European Union Passport
Given the multiple benefits of a European passport, it is no surprise that there are many searches on “how do I get a European Union passport?” A European passport is one of the world’s most coveted passports. With a European passport, you can enter or travel to 153 countries in the EU without a visa…
Read MoreOpening a branch of a foreign company in the United Arab Emirates
Many Israeli entrepreneurs and business owners now are attracted by the possibility of opening a branch of a foreign company in the United Arab Emirates. This undertaking involves an investment which is likely to pay off well, but it also requires thinking through many issues ahead of time. Decisions on how to register the business,…
Read MoreBusiness in the United Arab Emirates
Establishing companies and doing business in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) was, until recently, a distant dream for Israelis. Now, the peace agreements with the UAE are turning the dream into a reality. Our firm has already started assisting Israelis in opening businesses and obtaining licenses in the Emirates, and it is important to us…
Read MoreOpening a restaurant and food business in Dubai and the UAE
Dubai is an ideal place for opening a restaurant and food businesses for Israeli entrepreneurs. Dubai, inter alia, is a coveted tourist destination, has a rich and varied cultural fabric, a new demand for kosher food has been created, and it is possible to open businesses there fairly easily. All these constitute excellent opening conditions…
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