Israel sales tax law for 2024 VAT and Sales Tax Rates in Israel for 2024

Israel VAT Rate

Israel VAT & Sales Tax

16.00%

About 16 tax on a 100 purchase
Exact tax amount may vary for different items

The current Israel VAT (Value Added Tax) is 16.00%.

The VAT is a sales tax that applies to the purchase of most goods and services, and must be collected and submitted by the merchant to the Israel governmental revenue department.

Israel has one of the lowest VAT tax rates in the world, charging a maximum VAT rate of 16%.Countries with similar VAT rates include United Kingdom with a VAT of 18%, Turkey with a VAT of 18% and Germany with a VAT of 19%.

Israel Sales Tax Rate
VAT/Sales Tax Reduced VAT Rate World VAT Rank
16% None 24th of 34

Israel VAT Refund For Visitors

Visitors to Israel may be able to get a refund of the Israel VAT tax paid on any goods bought for deportation. To get a VAT refund, you must present receipts for the goods purchased (and possibly proof of your deportation of the goods) to a Israel VAT refund station (which are often found in airports, tourist offices, or international travel hubs).

Some localities have a minimum purchase price for which a VAT refund can be claimed, or certain purchase types which cannot be made tax-free. A VAT refund of up to 16.00% of your total expenditures may be refunded for qualifying purchases. Regulations on VAT and sales tax refunds vary across countries and by region, so be sure to check ahead before expecting a Israel VAT refund.

Israel VAT Law For Businesses and Merchants

Businesses in Israel are required to collect a sales tax of 16.00% on behalf of the government, which they must submit to the applicable Israel revenue department in a periodical VAT tax return. Unlike the United States' sales tax, which is only charged on sales to end consumers, the VAT is collected on all sales - even of raw materials.

Businesses may be required to register for a Israel VAT number or other identifier to enable the government to track and verify VAT tax returns. VAT collection is a responsibility of the merchant, and failure to collect and submit the appropriate tax amounts may result in severe penalties.


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