Tax & Finance

What percentage of ownership triggers Israel's CFC rules?

Israeli residents must collectively hold more than 50% of any one of four rights in a foreign company: voting rights, right to profits, right to appoint directors, or right to assets on liquidation. A single Israeli resident can trigger CFC status on their own. Ownership is measured on a direct and indirect basis, so shares held through trusts, partnerships, or intermediate holding companies are all counted. There is no minimum personal ownership threshold — even a small Israeli-resident shareholder is subject to the rules if the 50% collective test is met.

From the full guide: Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules in Israel: What Olim and Investors Must Know


Related Questions

Related Guides

Need legal help with this topic?
Get a Free Consultation with Adv. Eli ShimonyPrepared under the direction of Adv. Eli Shimony, Eli Shimony Law Office · Editorial policy

← Browse all Q&A