Arnona Discount for Hi-Tech Companies

Hi-tech companies in Israel are eligible for a special property tax (Arnona) discount, provided they are officially recognized as software development companies. The amount of the Arnona discount varies from city to city but is widely recognized across all local authorities in Israel. This discount is commonly known as “Arnona Classification for Software Companes.” This…

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Arnona Appeals and case studies

In Israel, property tax payable to the municipality or local council (Arnona) is assessed by the municipality in which a property is located in. While arnona can appear technical and straightforward, the following cases and decisions highlight why having an experienced lawyer representing you is essential to limiting your tax liability. When an “unusual” or…

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Arnona Tax Reduction for Businesses – Legal Information

Arnona (property tax) reduction for businesses in Israel – when is it granted? Many businesses are interested in reducing their arnona payments. This is especially important these days, when the tax burden outweighs the revenues of many businesses due to the corona crisis. In this article, an arnona and real estate lawyer from our firm…

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Exemptions From Paying Arnona – A Comprehensive Legal Guide

This article discusses two prominent types of exemptions from paying arnona (Israeli property taxes): exemptions for property that stands empty and exemptions for property that is unfit for use. The differences between these two types and the legal conditions for receiving them are explained below. Our law firm in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv specializes in…

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The Cost of Arnona

It can be challenging to try and understand the cost of arnona due to the fact that there are complicated measurements and rules that go into the calculation. For those of you who do not know what arnona means, it is essentially a property tax, and more specifically, a municipal tax. This article addresses how…

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When to Pay Arnona

This article addresses when to pay arnona according to Israel’s rules and specifications.  Arnona refers to property/municipal tax in Israel. When to Pay Arnona Arnona is charged once a year for fees from January 1 until December 31.  The date of the annual payment is technically January 1, although the bill usually arrives in residents’…

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