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Shlomi Vaknin & Co. Law Firm
Shlomi Vaknin & Co.

VAT and Income Tax Attorney

Former national inspector, on the taxpayer's side

Adv. & CPA Shlomi Vaknin served for nearly a decade as a national inspector in the professional division of VAT at the Israel Tax Authority headquarters. He then spent 18 years as a senior partner at a leading tax law firm, and in 2024 he founded Shlomi Vaknin & Co. The firm is based in Tel Aviv and represents clients from across the country.

From his years at the authority, he understands the considerations behind a VAT assessment and knows which arguments can change the outcome at the objection and appeal stages.

About the Firm
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Testimonials

“Shlomi and the team understand both the regulatory framework and the business side. They resolved a complex VAT issue for us that others before them could not solve.”
“In an aggressive tax audit, you need someone who will stand their ground and also put your mind at ease. The availability and personal attention were exceptionally good, and the final result spoke for itself.”
“The tax planning they built for us was precise. They know how to operate within the boundaries of the law in a way that improves the business's bottom line.”
“The firm managed our case with the authorities quietly and with excellent results, saving us a great deal of time. We felt they were part of our team.”
“We were looking for a firm that understands Israeli taxation in a global operation. Shlomi Vaknin & Co. provided us with precise answers on every international aspect of the case.”

Boutique Firm for Taxation, Customs & White-Collar Defense

Clients typically come to us with a letter from the tax authority: an audit notice, a VAT assessment, an assessing officer's order, or a summons for investigation. Others arrive before a transaction, when there is still time to examine the tax implications and plan accordingly.

In cases requiring a VAT attorney or an income tax attorney, Shlomi Vaknin and the firm's team represent clients in objections against assessments and in appeals before the District Court, dealing with VAT offices and assessing officers' bureaus across the country.

In white-collar cases, such as investigations on suspicion of fictitious invoices or unreported income, our representation begins even before the investigation and continues through the hearing or monetary settlement proceedings.

The customs practice is led by Adv. Udi Asa, and the real estate taxation practice is led by Adv. Ariel Epstein, a partner at the firm.

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