Self-employment and business

Checking a business's tax registration

Verify exact identity in the appropriate public register.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

VAT registration, company extracts and withholding certificates are different records.

Who is this guide for?

Customers/businesses checking registration.

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Conditions and exceptions

Public records do not provide the entire private tax file or guarantee business soundness.

Step by step

The checklist

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Your progress0 of 5 Steps
01

Get the exact identifier

Use business/corporate number and legal name from its document rather than brand alone.
What should you prepare?

Invoice/quote.

Please note

Identical names do not prove one entity.

05

Resolve discrepancies

Ask the business/authority with exact number and document; private records need appropriate authority.
What should you prepare?

Output/correspondence.

Please note

Do not change numbers to force a matching result.

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Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Does a company extract prove VAT registration?

No. Verify each register/document for its own purpose.

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