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Company formation-Israel

1.What are the different types of company that are available to be incorporated?

Private Limited Liability Company and;
Public Company - a company whose shares are registered to trade in a stock exchange or a company whose shares were offered to the public by a prospectus and are held by the public.

2.What documents are required to incorporate these companies and what are the other registration requirements?

Articles of Association and a declaration made by the initial director/s

3.How long (approximately in your experience) does this process take from start to finish? One day
4.What are the capital requirements (minimum amounts, types of capital, limits of shareholders liability)
  • There are no minimal capital requirements
  • The capital can be comprised of shares and/or stock. The rights attached to each type of shares are as registered in the Articles of Association.
  • In a limited liability company the shareholders liability is limited to payment of the par value of the shares.
5.What is the minimum management requirements (e.g. types of office holder or nationality requirements, etc.)?

A company should have at least one director. A director need not be an Israeli citizen/resident.

6.Approximately, what is the local currency cost in relation to formation expenses and taxes?

approximately US $500 governmental fees + legal fees and expenses

7.What publicity is required (e.g. filing of accounts, publication of other information)?
  • A private company is obligated to publish a yearly report but is not usually obligated to publish its accounts.
  • There are extensive

 

 

 

 

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