Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.
Before you start
Withholding registration is only part of your duties.
Who is this guide for?
Businesses hiring a first employee in Israel.
The example concerns an Israeli resident; foreign and household workers have different routes.
The checklist
Define the relationship
Employment terms.
Calling someone freelance does not settle their status.
Open withholding registration
Business details.
An application is not a registration confirmation.
Collect worker details securely
Form 101.
Do not use public channels for personal records.
Arrange pay and rights
Employment/payroll records.
This is not every sector’s complete duty list.
Check first reporting
Payroll confirmations.
A payslip does not prove benefits were transferred.
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 opening withholding fulfil all duties?
No. Arrange employment terms, payroll, reporting, payments and applicable rights.
Reports help us check and update guides.