UHY Shtainmetz Aminoach & Co., CPA

Shtainmetz Aminoach & Co. CPA provides its clients with professional and quality services of the highest standards, and also specializes in the most complex aspects of domestic and international taxation. Among the firm’s clients are some of the largest corporations in Israel and leading companies from all fields, including multinational companies; construction and real estate and industrial companies, etc. The firm is a member of the international network UHY, which has 315 global offices in about 100 countries.

The Firm’s Uniqueness

The firm has vast professional experience in the area of taxation. The firm’s managers are CPAs with an extensive knowledge in varied areas of expertise and their many years of experience enable the firm to render professional services to the largest and leading corporations including banks, insurance companies, public companies, large private companies, etc. The firm employs former Israeli Tax Authority senior officers including the Vice Assessment Officer of Large Enterprises, the Manager of Mergers and Spinoffs and managers who hold a CPA license as well as a license to practice law. 

The Focus on the Client

An experienced team provides each client with professional, comprehensive and timely responses. In order to offer optimal solutions which meet clients’ needs, the firm has developed a professional approach – “Putting the Client in the Center”. This approach is the core of the firm’s DNA and enables clients to enjoy the professional service of an experienced team having extensive know-how and experience, while not compromising on personal and custom tailored care. 

PCAOB

The firm is one of the few accounting offices in Israel authorized to submit financial reports of companies traded in NASDAQ and other U.S. stock exchanges to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

Tax Planning

The firm’s organizational structure allows it to provide tax planning consultation, as well as the most efficient tax strategies and profound insights, thus yielding the best tax savings and optimal results for each client. The tax management is conducted by expert accountants, which carefully overlook the different approaches, in order to prevent mistakes and reach the best possible results. As part of its tax planning consultation the firm also handles international tax planning, which includes, among others, the strategic use of the differences in regulations between countries. In order to avoid double-taxes, or in order to save on tax payments, it is recommended to use the partners’ expertise in the various countries’ tax laws, and accept their guidance.

Pre-Ruling

The firm has an extensive experience in pre-ruling before the tax authorities, mainly due to the vast experience of the many senior managers who used to work for the Israel Tax Authority. Thanks to the pre-ruling service, the uncertainty and risk of client’s business decreases in terms of complex tax issues.

U.S. Tax Returns

This unique department specializes in tax services for Israelis and U.S. residents who are obligated to report to the U.S. authorities. The department works with the American tax authorities and provides its clients with a wide variety of services including: submission of annual tax returns in the United States for individuals, partnerships, and private companies; international tax planning for Israelis seeking to invest in the U.S.; filing reports as part of voluntary disclosure; and more. 

Internal Auditing

The firm provides its clients with services in the fields of internal auditing, IT auditing, regulation and risk management, deals with valuations and support, which combines professional knowledge, a business perspective, as well as accounting and financial experience and puts its professional staff at the client’s disposal. These departments specialize in installing programs for fraud prevention, conducting accounting and financial investigations, risk management and regulation by implementing the Goshen Committee act (l SOX), SAS-70 ,SOX, as well as consultancy, IT auditing and security in various environments: AS 400, WinTel, MF, ERP.

Pensions and Provident Funds

The firm employs one of Israel’s leading experts in the pension field. Kobi Ittah, former director of provident funds at the Israel Tax Authority, who acts as a counselor for large companies in Israel’s economy. 

The Firm’s Offices

The Firm’s main office is located in the Gabai Building in Tel Aviv. For the convenience of clients and visitors, parking spaces are available, free of charge. An additional office is located in Beit Shemesh and mainly offers US taxation services.