- Remote setup
- Possible
- Visit, notary or lawyer
- Lawyer unless ID
- Local director
- No
- Registered address
- Not stated
- Minimum capital
- Not stated
- Yearly upkeep
- From ILS 1,338 a year
- EU member
- No
- IWG business address
- 33 centresfrom $65/mo
What the registry requires
| Company type | Private company limited by shares (Ltd.) |
|---|---|
| Registry | Registrar of Companies, Israeli Corporations Authority (Ministry of Justice) |
| Government filing fee | ₪2,559 — Reduced online registration fee ILS 2,559; standard registration fee ILS 3,123 (government payment service, 2026). |
| Registration time | Registrar service page: 70% of applications received in working hours are handled the same day, the rest within up to three business days. |
| Resident director | No residency requirement for directors is stated on the registration pages; first directors sign a declaration. |
| Visit, notary or lawyer | The fully online route needs an Israeli smart card or national identification login; otherwise the application is submitted by a lawyer with lawyer-verified documents. |
| Registered address | The pages reached do not spell out the registered-office requirement, though a 'change company address' service exists. |
| Minimum capital | Not stated |
| Corporate tax | Israel Tax Authority forms describe dividends taxed 'at the companies tax rate (23%)'; taken from gov.il search extracts of official forms, not a rate page. |
| Every year | Annual fee for companies in 2026: ILS 1,338 at the reduced rate if paid by 31 March, otherwise ILS 1,777 by 31 December; an annual report must also be filed. |
What it costs
- Government filing fee
- ₪2,559
- ≈ $844 at ECB rates
Reduced online registration fee ILS 2,559; standard registration fee ILS 3,123 (government payment service, 2026).
- Every year
- From ILS 1,338 a year
Annual fee for companies in 2026: ILS 1,338 at the reduced rate if paid by 31 March, otherwise ILS 1,777 by 31 December; an annual report must also be filed.
- Not included
- Provider fees
Registered agent or address, notary fees, accounting and bank onboarding vary by provider — ask for a quote in the request form.
How to register a company in Israel, step by step
- Choose the company name and prepare the articles (or adopt the default provisions).
- Prepare the shareholders' and first directors' declarations.
- Have signatures verified by an Israeli lawyer, or use the online structured route with an Israeli smart card/national ID.
- Pay the registration fee (ILS 2,559 online, ILS 3,123 standard) via the government payment service.
- Receive the electronically signed certificate of incorporation, usually the same day or within 3 business days.
- Open income tax and VAT files with the Tax Authority and pay the annual fee each year.
Corporate tax in Israel
23% companies tax. Israel Tax Authority forms describe dividends taxed 'at the companies tax rate (23%)'; taken from gov.il search extracts of official forms, not a rate page.
Rates are the headline figures published by the tax authority; your effective rate depends on residence, activity and treaties. This is not tax advice.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the 'without lawyer' online route is available without Israeli identification.
- Paying the annual fee after 31 March and losing the reduced rate.
- Filing declarations on old forms instead of the current Registrar forms.
Compare Israel with alternatives
| Yearly upkeep | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 IsraelLtd | ₪2,559≈ $844 | Up to 3 business days | 23% companies tax | No | Lawyer unless ID | Not stated | From ILS 1,338 a year |
 UAEFree zone or mainland company | Varies | ~10 business days (ADGM) | 0% / 9% | Depends on zone | Depends on zone | Physical premises | Licence renewal |
 OmanLLC | Varies | Not stated | 15% (3% small LLC) | No | Not required | Not stated | CR renewal |
 TurkeyLimited Şirket | Varies | Same day | 25% corporate tax | No | Registry or proxy | Lease contract | Not stated |
4 of 4 · official sources, checked September 27, 2026. Government fees only; agent and address costs are extra.≈ USD at ECB reference rates of September 25, 2026.
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Sources
- Registration fee ILS 3,123; reduced online fee ILS 2,559 — ecom.gov.il, checked September 27, 2026
- Online route without lawyer verification vs lawyer-verified documents; 70% same day, rest up to 3 business days; smart card/national ID login — gov.il, checked September 27, 2026
- Annual fee 2026 ILS 1,338 (reduced, to 31 March) / ILS 1,777 — ecom.gov.il, checked September 27, 2026
- Registration and annual-fee services of the Registrar of Companies (English) — gov.il, checked September 27, 2026
- Companies tax rate 23% quoted in Israel Tax Authority forms (search extract) — gov.il, checked September 27, 2026 (search extract)