The Indirect Tax Department, led by CPA (Adv.) Eyal Fishbein, CPA Rom Ratzon, and Adv. Ayelet Yitzhaki, Indirect Tax Partner (Israeli VAT, EU VAT, and Customs), handles and advises on professional matters relating to the Israeli Value Added Tax Law, European VAT (from the perspective of its interface with Israeli VAT), and customs.

The services of the indirect taxes department includes:

VAT – 

• Ongoing support for the business in VAT aspects and advising on unique VAT issues 

• Representation in tax assessment hearing with the VAT authorities 

• Tax decision making

• Writing opinions on VAT issues 

European VAT - 

• Counseling on activities / branches in Europe / real estate in Europe

• Property / share transactions related to Europe - reducing VAT costs in transaction expenses and examining the optimal activity structure

• Israeli companies that provide internet/mobile/electronic services to customers in Europe

• European companies in the fields of finance, gaming, medical, maintenance companies - examining the possibility of reducing the cost of non-refundable/offsetable VAT

• VAT aspects in the global supply chain 

Customs:

• Analysis of the global supply chain

• Examining the "value for customs purposes" 

• Free trade agreements - maximizing possibilities to enjoy benefits

• Compliance with "Rules of Origin"

• Examining options for customs refunds