Shlomi Vaknin & Co. Law Offices

Shlomi Vaknin & Co., Law Offices specializes in all civil aspects of tax law. The firm provides legal counsel, tax planning, and representation in tax assessments and objection proceedings before the Tax Authority, as well as representation at all stages of litigation. It also assists clients with filing tax pre-ruling applications, preparing legal opinions, and addressing other complex tax matters, leveraging its deep expertise in tax regulations and their practical application.

The Firm of Choice for Seekers of Top-Tier Tax Counsel – For Both Clients and Colleagues

The firm’s vast expertise makes it the go-to firm for professional counsel and information on tax matters, both for private clients and for law and accounting firms. The firm was founded by Adv. Shlomi Vaknin, CPA, who has 26 years of experience in the tax field, including as a partner in one of Israel’s top tax law firms, and 10 years of serving as a national supervisor in the professional department of the Tax Authority’s administration. Adv. Vaknin has deep expertise in all aspects of VAT, including pre-rulings and opinions, assessment proceedings, objections and management of VAT cases in the courts.
By education, he holds an LL.B. and a B.A., Business Administration, both from the College of Management, and is a certified public accountant. Over the years, he has led victories and precedents in the various courts, and to rulings that guide the implementation of the provisions of the tax laws.

Proven Professional Experience, Alongside Strategic and Creative Thinking

Adv. and CPA Shlomi Vaknin’s accumulated experience, alongside the creative approach to the implementation of the tax provisions, are expressed in a series of precedential rulings in courts of all levels, including the Supreme Court. These rulings, resulting from Adv. Vaknin’s moves, laid the foundations for material legal guidelines that affect the tax liability, particularly VAT, in a wide variety of economic industries.
Adv. Vaknin led to the implementation of agreed industry arrangements with the Tax Authority, which cover the operations of significant sectors of the Israeli economy – integrating deep regulatory understanding, practical knowledge and professional negotiation skills of the highest level.

Direct and Personal Contact with Each and Every Client

The firm places particular emphasis on direct, personal contact with each and every client. The firm is guided by core values of availability, reliability, and warm, personal attention—throughout every stage, from the initial consultation to the conclusion of legal proceedings. Combined with top-tier legal expertise, these values create a professional and compassionate approach that prioritizes the client’s interests and drives optimal outcomes.

A First-Class Team in the Field of Israeli Tax

The firm’s team including lawyers with vast experience and expertise in every field of taxation in Israel. Most of them are former employees of the legal or professional departments of the Tax Authority’s administration or the Fiscal Department of the State Attorney. The cumulative experience of all of the firm’s lawyers enables broad, multidimensional and creative thinking, that leads to the development of unique and accurate legal solutions – which are tailored for the needs of the clients.
Clients from Every Sector and Industry
The clientele of Shlomi Vaknin & Co., Law Offices represents a broad and diverse spectrum of most of the fields in the Israeli economy. The clientele includes public and private companies, international corporations, local authorities, governmental companies, NGOs, Kibbutzim and Moshavim, banks, insurance companies and other enterprises from the core sectors of the Israeli economy.