Taxation of international executives
Subsequent to a tax reform from 1 January 2003, tax has been imposed on a personal basis, such that every Israel resident will be charged a progressive tax on their worldwide income. Certain sources of income are subject to special tax rates and capital gains tax is payable on gains from the sale of certain assets.
A foreign resident is subject to tax on income produced or derived in Israel only.
The tax year for individuals is the calendar year.
The official currency of Israel is the Israeli New Shekel (ILS).
Herein, the host country/jurisdiction refers to the country/jurisdiction to which the employee is assigned. The home country/jurisdiction refers to the country/jurisdiction where the assignee lives when they are not on assignment.