Carrying out a real estate project in Israel may seem complex, especially when it involves international structures such as a French SCI (Société Civile Immobilière). Between legal frameworks, taxation, banking standards and compliance obligations, it is essential to understand the possible solutions to successfully complete your acquisition under the best conditions.
1. Buying directly in the name of the French SCI
foreign company
2. Creating an Israeli structure: a tax optimization to consider
reductions on acquisition tax
3. Beware of the "Real Estate Association" status
The sale of shares is considered as a direct sale of real estate property.
It is subject tocapital gains tax (Mas Shevah)andacquisition tax (Mas Rechisha).
4. Buying in your own name with SCI funds
A. Trust arrangement (holding / "Neemanout")
B. Dividend distribution
5. Justifying the origin of funds: a mandatory step
For a purchase in your own name:Kbis, distribution minutes, balance sheets, tax certificates.
For a purchase via SCI:Articles of association, assembly decisions, certified documents of fund origin.
6. Surrounding yourself with experts: the key to success
To avoid administrative and tax pitfalls
To optimize transmission and profitability
To legally secure your project
Conclusion
NB: This article is informative. Each project requires personalized analysis.
