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What documentation is required for business expenses in Israel?

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To comply with Israeli tax regulations, employees must submit a complete expense report along with supporting documentation. Reimbursements will only be processed once the payroll and finance teams have reviewed and validated all required materials.


Expense Report Requirements:

  • Description of each expense

  • Business purpose or context

  • Trip report (for travel-related expenses)

  • Conversion rate used if the expense was not incurred in ILS

Supporting Documents:

  • Receipts or invoices for each expense

  • Mileage log (if applicable)

  • All receipts must be issued to the legal entity named in your employment contract

Which Expenses Are Considered Tax-Free?

The following expenses are generally not subject to income tax, provided that proper documentation is submitted:

1. Business Trip Expenses (separate report required for each trip):

  • Flights

  • Hotels (within approved ceiling)

  • Per diem (within approved limits)

  • Personal meals (only if no per diem is claimed)

  • Meals with clients

  • Local transportation

2. IT Equipment

  • Only if the invoice is addressed to the legal entity on your contract

3. Personal Car Use

  • Parking fees

  • Toll charges

4. Client Transportation

  • Transportation related to client meetings

  • Valid receipts required

5. Meals

  • Only reimbursed when incurred during approved business trips

Which Expenses Are Considered Taxable?

Some expenses are considered taxable and may reduce your net salary unless grossed up by the company:

1. Communication Costs:

  • Mobile phone bills

  • Home internet services

2. Personal Car Use:

  • Fuel costs

  • Mileage reimbursements based on kilometers

Which Taxable Expenses Must Be Grossed Up?

If reimbursed, these expenses must be grossed up to account for their tax impact:

  • Meals not related to business trips or outside of policy limits

  • Per diem or travel costs that exceed the approved ceiling

  • IT equipment not invoiced to the legal entity

  • Office supplies not invoiced to the legal entity

How Should Expenses Be Submitted?

  • Submit your complete expense report and all supporting documents using the Remote People platform.

  • Ensure all invoices are addressed to the legal entity stated in your employment contract.

  • Retain original receipts, as physical copies may be required for audits.

What Else Should I Be Aware Of?

  • Late or incomplete submissions may lead to delayed reimbursement or classification of the expense as taxable.

  • If an expense is considered taxable, it will either be deducted from your net salary or grossed up.

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