The logical next steps after registration of the synagogue as a non-profit organization are the opening of a bank account for the Amuta, officially starting the Amuta’s activities and the subsequent receipt of a good management certificate (for a newly established organization). It is important to remember that proper management approval is a necessary condition for receiving tax exemptions for donations to the synagogue, which is the main purpose of registering the synagogue as an Amuta. In order to obtain the approval, it must be shown that the Amuta is properly managed according to Israeli law, and uses transparent and appropriate bookkeeping. .<\/p>\n

Of course, in order to register a synagogue as a non-profit organization and in order to obtain a proper management approval, it is recommended to contact an Israeli attorney specializing in non-profit organizations. Our law firm will be happy to assist you with information and legal aid regarding nonprofit organizations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why should you register a synagogue as a non-profit organization? Registering a synagogue as an Amuta helps a socially and publicly active synagogue receive exemptions or discounts on its VAT, income, and municipal taxes (Arnona). Any synagogue with a significant financial turnover that is funded by donations from worshipers and public institutions will save a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[185],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-non-profit-organizations-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n