Changing 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…

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Can 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…

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Exploitation 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…

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FAQ – 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”)…

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Registering 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…

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Registering 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…

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Opening 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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UAE NGO Permits to the Palestinian Territories

This article will discuss UAE NGO permits to the Palestinian Territories in the context of registering as a foreign NGO in Israel.  Often, international aid agencies seek to register as NGOs to provide humanitarian or other assistance to Gaza or the West Bank, and they seek to bring in workers for this purpose.  Here, we…

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Registration for Foreign NGOs Operating in Israel

Registration for foreign NGOs (non governmental organizations) operating in Israel is mandatory by Israeli law. Every NGO must register with the Registrar of Charitable Trust, aka the Registrar of Public Endowments, as a foreign company for the benefit of the public. The requirement is stated within section 345 (33) of the Companies Law, 1999. Despite…

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