Israel new immigrant and returning resident 10-year tax exemption on foreign income and gains. Trigger on: "Israel new immigrant tax", "aliyah tax exemption", "Israel 10-year exemption", "returning resident Israel", "Israel oleh tax", "foreign income exempt Israel", "Israel tax for new immigrants…
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Exemption period for new immigrants (olim) and qualifying returning residents
10 years from the date of becoming an Israeli tax residentIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §14(a)
Minimum non-residency period for qualifying returning resident (full 10-year exemption)
≥ 10 consecutive years as non-residentIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §14(a)
Exemption period for 'senior returning resident' (absent 6–9 years)
5 years on foreign incomeIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §14(a)
Minimum non-residency period for 'senior returning resident' (reduced exemption)
6 years (but less than 10 years) as non-residentIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §14(a)
Foreign employment income — treatment during exemption period
Exempt from Israeli tax for 10 yearsIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §14(a)
Foreign business income — treatment during exemption period
Exempt from Israeli tax for 10 yearsIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §14(a)
Foreign dividends and interest — treatment during exemption period
Exempt from Israeli tax for 10 yearsIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §14(a)
Foreign capital gains (shares, property abroad) — treatment during exemption period
Exempt from Israeli tax for 10 yearsIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §97(b)
Foreign rental income — treatment during exemption period
Exempt from Israeli tax for 10 yearsIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §14(a)
Requirement to claim the 10-year exemption
Automatic — no election or filing required; foreign income not reported during exemption periodIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §14(a)
Election to be taxed on foreign income — reversibility
Irrevocable once madeIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version], §14(a)
Capital gains rate on listed shares (bought after 1 Jan 2012) — standard
25%Income Tax Ordinance [New Version]
Capital gains rate on listed shares (bought after 1 Jan 2012) — shareholder holding >10%
30%Income Tax Ordinance [New Version]
Capital gains rate on unlisted shares — standard
25%Income Tax Ordinance [New Version]
Capital gains rate on unlisted shares — shareholder holding >10%
30%Income Tax Ordinance [New Version]
>10% shareholder threshold triggering higher CGT rate (listed and unlisted shares)
>10% shareholdingIncome Tax Ordinance [New Version]
Listed shares purchase date threshold for 25%/30% rate applicability
Bought after 1 Jan 2012Income Tax Ordinance [New Version]
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Exemption period | 10 years from the date of becoming an Israeli tax resident |
| Who qualifies | New immigrants (olim) and returning residents (who were non-resident for ≥ 10 years) |
| Foreign income covered | Exempt from Israeli tax for 10 years |
| Foreign capital gains | Exempt from Israeli tax for 10 years |
| Israeli-source income | Taxed in the normal way from day one |
| Legislation | Income Tax Ordinance (ITO), §14(a) and §97(b) |
| Tax authority | Israel Tax Authority (ITA) — taxes.gov.il |
For the full 10-year period from the date of immigration/return:
| Income type | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Foreign employment income (salary from non-Israeli employer) | Exempt |
| Foreign business income | Exempt |
| Foreign dividends and interest | Exempt |
| Foreign capital gains (shares, property abroad) | Exempt |
| Foreign rental income | Exempt |
| Israeli-source income (salary from Israeli employer, Israeli business) | Taxed normally |
| Israeli capital gains | Taxed normally |
The exemption is automatic — no election or filing is required to benefit from it. New immigrants and qualifying returning residents simply do not report their foreign income on their Israeli tax return during the exemption period.
Alternatively, the individual can elect to be taxed on foreign income (useful if they want to use foreign tax credits against Israeli tax, or for other reasons). This election is irrevocable once made.
Israeli employer payroll: if you work for an Israeli employer, your salary is Israeli-source income — taxed at normal rates regardless of the exemption.
Foreign company salary paid abroad: if you work for a non-Israeli company and are paid into a foreign account, this is foreign-source and exempt.
Capital gains: sell foreign shares during the exemption period → exempt. Sell Israeli shares or Israeli real property → taxed normally.
Trusts and foundations: foreign trusts and foundations held by new immigrants also receive special treatment during the exemption period.
The 10-year clock: starts on the date of becoming an Israeli tax resident (registration of aliyah / return). Track this date precisely.
| Asset type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Listed shares (bought after 1 Jan 2012) | 25% (or 30% if >10% shareholder) |
| Unlisted shares | 25% (or 30% if >10% shareholder) |
| Real property — residential | Complex (betterment levy, linear calculation) |
| Inflation adjustment | Available (reduces the real gain) |
Working paper only. The interaction of the exemption with Israeli payroll (if employed by an Israeli employer) and with trust structures is complex. Have a qualified Israeli CPA (רואה חשבון) review before making employment or asset decisions.
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