The taxation of real estate investments is influenced by factors such as the property owner’s legal structure (individual, partnership, corporation), the type of asset (residential, commercial, industrial), and the purpose of the investment (e.g., generating rental income, speculative gains, or entrepreneurial profit). This complexity makes it critical for individuals, businesses, and investors to receive expert tax advice as they plan their real estate transactions. STL has extensive experience in all facets of real estate taxation, from acquisition and development to ownership and disposition, and we make sure to keep abreast of legislative developments and market trends. We provide our clients with proactive, customized advice that remains responsive to the dynamic real estate tax environment.
Services
Transaction Structuring: We provide comprehensive advice on the tax implications of various real estate transactions, including urban renewal projects, land exchange deals, combination deals (עסקת קומבינציה), self-construction projects, lending transactions, and profit-sharing arrangements.
Real Estate Investment Structures: We offer guidance on the formation and operation of structures such as Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), private real estate investment funds, and foreign real estate investment entities.
Estate Planning and Asset Transfer: We suggest tax-efficient strategies for transferring real estate assets to heirs, utilizing tools such as trusts and other estate-planning mechanisms.
Cross-Border Transactions: We help you navigate the implications of cross-border real estate transactions to comply with international tax laws and optimize tax outcomes.
Tax Assessments and Appeals: We guide you through the entire spectrum of tax assessments, from the initial submission of self-assessments through the receipt of the final tax assessment, and all negotiations with the Israel Tax Authority along the way. STL also represents clients in formal tax appeals to ensure that their interests are protected.
Tax Rulings and Arrangements: STL offers representation to help you obtain tax rulings and arrangements that provide your company with greater certainty. We draw on considerable experience in tax-free reorganization of real estate companies and other companies that wish to reorganize their real estate holdings.