Benjamini & Co. is a leading boutique law firm with a proven reputation in the tax practice, providing a full, thorough and professional package of solutions for all tax issues including tax litigation, tax planning, taxation of equity-based compensation, and routine advice on income tax, VAT and real estate tax law. Among the firm costumers are startup companies, Israeli blue-chip companies, individuals and leading multinational corporations. The firm was founded in 2015 by Adv. Yair Benjamini. who has approximately 20 years of experience in the field of Israeli taxation and is one of Israel’s best-known tax lawyers with extensive know-how, skill and rich experience in his practice. Each of the other partners in the firm, Adv. (CPA) Doron Elmekiesse, Adv. Sagiv Ron and Adv. (CPA) Shahar Strauss is also each a leader in his respective tax field. Benjamini & Co is well-known in its field, chosen as the local professional partner by leading law and accounting firms worldwide. The firm routinely presents its expertise on the tax issues on the agenda at conferences and in the media. Practice Areas: International Tax: the firm specializes in providing solutions for Israelis with activities abroad and for foreign resident investors in Israel, advising international ventures on tax-efficient structures, international transactions, and transfer activities. The firm also advises individuals regarding changes in residency status and relocation, including the optimal utilization of tax benefits granted to new immigrants and returning residents. Advising on merger and acquisition transactions: the firm has a wealth of experience in advising shareholders and companies on the taxation aspects of merger and acquisition transactions, from the perspective of both the purchasing party and the acquired party. The firm’s attorneys plan the transaction in a way that minimizes tax liability, including by obtaining pre-rulings from the tax authorities.
