Non-profit Organizations
Amuta closure due to compliance violation
Why are amutot facing compliance violation consequences? In the realm of Israeli non-profits, a pressing issue has emerged as numerous Amutots (Israeli NGOs) struggle to comply with mandatory reporting requirements. The urgency of this issue is underscored by the fact that compliance violation – failure to submit the requisite forms (“hovat divuah”) – has placed…
Read MoreIsraeli Amuta Document Submissions
The benefits of submitting the required documents and forms for Amutot If an Amuta submits all the required paperwork time, they are subject to certain benefits. Securing a proper management certificate or a certificate of good standing is a critical first step for any organization seeking to establish credibility and trust.…
Read MoreChanging Objectives of an Amuta
An amuta (plural amutot) is the most common form of nonprofit association in Israel. When registering with the Registrar of Amutot, an amuta must define and gain approval for each objective. The registered objectives define and dictate an amuta’s activities, and the amuta must perform only those activities that are within the framework of the…
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 MoreExploitation as a Reason for Canceling a Contract in Israel
Can an unfair or exploitative phrasing of an agreement or specific clauses within an agreement constitute a valid reason for canceling a contract in Israel? Attorneys specializing in company law at our office deal with various cases, and we always have our client’s best interests in mind. In cases of clients wanting to cancel an…
Read MoreFAQ – All About Nonprofits in Israel
This article, FAQ – All About Nonprofits in Israel, will briefly address many issues about establishing, managing and financially providing for an Israeli nonprofits. Israeli amutot, or nonprofits, are regulated by the Israeli Corporations Authority How Do I Register an Israeli Non-Profit (Amuta) or Public-benefit company (Cheletz)? Israeli nonprofits associations (“amutot”, or the singular “amuta” or “amutah”)…
Read MoreHow To Get Tax Refunds on a Donation to an Association (Israeli Amuta) or Public-Benefit Corporation?
Introduction – Recognition as a Volunteer Institution in Accordance with Section 46 of the Income Tax Ordinance: One who donates at the right time, as is well known, is blessed as someone who has donated twice. More importantly, the donor can also receive a tax refund on his donation, provided that he donated to the…
Read MoreRegistering a Public-Benefit Company in Israel
How Do You Register a Public-Benefit Company in Israel? Registering a public-benefit company is a slightly more complicated process than registering an association or company. For example, a non-profit organization is established for a purpose that is officially defined at the time of establishment, and the list of possible goals of a public-benefit company is…
Read MoreRegistering a foreign NGO in Israel
Whether promoting US-Israel cooperation, helping Israeli-Arabs andor Palestinians, or engaging in politically neutral work, many international non-profit organizations want to establish a branch in the Holy Land. American, European and other foreign organizations work in Israel on a wide variety of local and international causes. Legally operating as a foreign NGO in Israel requires proper…
Read MoreOpening a Bank Account in Israel
This article will discuss opening a bank account in Israel, specifically for an amuta or cheletz (non-profit organizations), as this is the most frequent inquiry we receive regarding bank accounts. We also include links to two videos addressing opening a bank account for non-profits or foreign entities. When to Open a Bank Account It is…
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