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State of Israel — 9.8 million people, Israeli New Shekel (ILS), Hebrew, Arabic. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Jerusalem (disputed)
Population
9.8 million
GDP / capita
$54,660
Currency
ILS
Israeli New Shekel
Time zone
UTC+2 (IST) / UTC+3 (IDT)
Working in Israel: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
42h max
42 hours (reduced from 43 in 2018)
Annual leave
9 public holidays
12-28 days depending on tenure (starting at 12 for years 1-4)
Maternity leave
26 weeks (15 paid at full salary via National Insurance, cap applies)
Paternity leave
5 days at birth + option to share maternity leave
Notice period
1 day per month of service (first 6 months), then 2.5 days per month (up to 1 month after 1 year).
Severance
1 month salary per year of service. Since 2008, Section 14 arrangement: employer contributes monthly to severance fund.
Overtime rules
25% premium (first 2 hours), 50% premium (subsequent). Friday/holiday: 50% premium.
Probation period
6 months typical (contractual)
Tax landscape in Israel
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year.
- Income tax
- 10% to 50% (plus 3% high-income surcharge above ILS 698k)
- Corporate tax
- 23%
- Social contributions
- National Insurance: ~3.5% employee + ~3.5% employer (up to ceiling). Health tax: ~3.1% employee.
- VAT / GST
- 17% (standard)
Treaty network
Over 55 tax treaties
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Israel
Masav handles domestic automated clearing. Shva for card payments. ILS is freely convertible. Israel has a advanced fintech ecosystem.
Bank transfer (Masav)
Stripe Connect
Wise
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
ILS
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Israel
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Israel.
Worker classification
Labour courts apply a multi-factor test. Presumption of employment where there is personal service and integration. Misclassification can result in back-pay and benefits.
Data protection
Protection of Privacy Law (1981, amended). Privacy Protection Authority enforces. GDPR-like amendments under consideration.
Right to work
Work visa (B/1) required for foreign workers. Quotas apply for certain sectors.
Non-compete enforceability
Courts enforce narrowly. Must be limited in time, geography, and scope. Reasonableness is strictly assessed.
Collective bargaining
Histadrut (General Organization of Workers) is the dominant union federation. Collective agreements (heskem kibbutzi) cover major sectors.
Working culture in Israel
Business culture
Direct, informal, and chutzpah-driven. Flat hierarchies in tech. Israelis value bold ideas and rapid execution. First names universal. Debate is expected and valued.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Israel's 'Startup Nation' moniker reflects having the most startups per capita globally and the highest R&D spending as % of GDP (~5.4%). The ecosystem's roots lie in military technology units (especially Unit 8200, the signals intelligence unit that alumni describe as a tech accelerator), immigration-driven diversity, and a culture that rewards risk-taking and questioning authority.
At a glance
- Official name
- State of Israel
- Languages
- Hebrew, Arabic
- Time zones
- UTC+2 (IST) / UTC+3 (IDT)
- Data region
- Middle East & Africa
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