2607, 2021

Capital Gains Tax

A US citizen who is a resident of Israel (with the assumption that the Israeli resident is not in the 10 year exemption period) who sells US corporate stock will pay the first right of tax to Israel on the capital gain (generally the sales price less the original cost).

2607, 2021

General Tax Issues When Making Aliyah from Canada

Becoming a non-resident of Canada will generally not affect your citizenship status in Canada. Canada does not typically ask people who become non-residents to give up their citizenship. However, your change in residency status will significantly change the manner in which you are taxed by Canada. How? For starters, Canadian residents are taxed on their worldwide income while non-residents are taxed only on their Canadian-source income.

2607, 2021

Making Aliyah from the UK – Tax Considerations

Welcome to Israel! Making Aliyah can be a daunting prospect, and all the more so when you're entering a new tax regime, i.e. that of Israel. This article is to help you consider some of the issues from the UK point of view, although we will touch on some of the Israeli aspects. It goes without saying that bespoke advice should be taken for each individual circumstance.

2607, 2021

Israeli Trust Law

What is a Trust? Someone (Grantor/Settlor) can create a trust by signing a trust deed in which he transfers legal title of his assets to a trustee, whom he designates in the trust deed. The trustee, while having legal title to the assets, has no beneficial entitlement from the assets. The trust deed names beneficiaries, who do not have legal title to the assets, but are able to enjoy the income and the assets in accordance with the terms and conditions under the trust deed.

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