Do I have to pay Bituach Leumi if I work remotely for a foreign employer?

Yes — if you are an Israeli resident working remotely for a foreign employer, you are still required to register with Bituach Leumi and pay contributions. Because your employer is not Israeli and has no obligation to withhold on your behalf, you must register as self-employed or as an "employee without an Israeli employer" and pay contributions yourself. This is one of the most frequently overlooked obligations among foreign nationals who relocate to Israel while keeping their overseas job.