Government Incentive Services Department

The Israeli government offers a wide range of incentives to companies in different industries, aimed at encouraging foreign investments in the local economy. However, the intricacies of these rules and regulations require expert, unbiased, professional advice. Our vast experience and knowledge of the law, alongside its provisions, allow us to consult our clients on maximizing their gain of these ordinances.

We assist companies of all sizes and industries, allowing them to take full advantage of government funding, benefits and incentives under several laws, including: the Law for Encouragement of Capital Investment, the Law for Encouragement of Industrial Research and Development, as well as other relevant legislation. Our clients range from startups to multi-national corporations in technology, life sciences, cleantech, industrial manufacturing and more.

Our services combine in-depth understanding of the business and competitive landscape as well as extensive knowledge of encouragement programs in Israel and abroad. Our team consists of CPAs, lawyers and technical experts, who provide creative solutions, tailored to the specific business needs of our clients. Additionally, our consultants work closely with regulators and policymakers and contribute to the frequent updates of the encouragement legislation.

Our Services :

Tax benefits

  • Support in obtaining pre-rulings from tax authorities
  • Writing professional memos and opinions
  • Feasibility testing and calculation of effective tax rates
  • Assistance in preparing financial statements and tax return disclosures 

Support for research and development activities

  • Filing application for support to R&D activities from diverse sources:

                   - The Israeli Innovation Authority (formerly the OCS)

                   -Binational funds

                   -Bilateral programs

                  -Foreign support programs (e.g. Eureka, Horizon 2020, US government programs)

  • Obtaining approvals from the Israeli Innovation Authority
  • Support in relocation of production and/or IP to outside of Israel

Support for industrial activity

  • Innovation Authority grants for investment in fixed assets
  • ob creation programs of the Investments Authority
  • Applications for tender-exempt allocations of industry land 

Support for international marketing and transactions

  • Export encouragement and assistance programs by the Ministry of Economy (e.g. Smart Money and the Fund for Support in International Projects and Tenders)

Additional services

  • Review of qualification for benefits and testing feasibility of moving between benefits programs
  • Support for investors and companies in setting up and/or expanding operations in Israel and representation before Israeli government ministries and agencies
  • Resolution of special issues with government entities

We will be happy to be of service to you

Contact us

Avishay Bardugo

Avishay Bardugo

Tax Partner , PwC Israel

Tel: +972 3 7954833

Shlomit Dola

Shlomit Dola

Tax Partner, Head of Incentives Practice, PwC Israel

Tel: +972 3 7951026

Efrat Harif

Efrat Harif

Tax Manager, PwC Israel

Tel: +972 3 7954616