Doing business in Israel requires strict compliance with corporate law and the regulations of the Registrar of Companies (Rasham HaHavarot). Registering a legal entity, opening a corporate bank account, entering into international contracts, or participating in government tenders is impossible without the involvement of a licensed notary.
The office of attorney and notary Elena Gomelski in Tel Aviv (Jaffa) provides full notarial support for self-employed entrepreneurs (Osek Murshe) and limited liability companies (Hevra Ba’am).
What notarial services does a business need?
We provide corporate clients with prompt assistance in preparing the following documents:
Certification of corporate documents: notarized copies of the company’s articles of association (Takanon), certificate of incorporation, and extracts from the Companies Registry for submission to Israeli and foreign banks.
Powers of attorney for management: preparation of authorizations for accountants (Ro’e Heshbon), tax consultants, attorneys, or senior managers to represent the company before the Tax Authority (Mas Hachnasa), VAT authorities (Ma’am), and the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi).
Legalization for international business: professional translation of contracts and certificates with subsequent apostille certification for cooperation with foreign counterparties.
Directors’ declarations: notarized affidavits required for courts, tenders, or obtaining licenses.
Identification of founders and signing authority
One of the most in-demand procedures when working with banks and government registries is notarized signature certification (internal link No. 23).
A bank or the Registrar of Companies must be absolutely certain that the person signing the document has the legal authority to do so. As part of this procedure, the notary:
- Identifies the signer by Teudat Zehut or international passport.
- Checks the corporate documents confirming that this person has signing authority on behalf of the company.
- Certifies the fact that the document was signed in the notary’s presence.
Advantages of working with Elena Gomelski’s office
For business, time is money. Our office is located in the center of Israel’s business activity — Tel Aviv — which ensures convenient logistics. We offer:
Urgency: preparation of standard corporate documents on the day of request.
Multilingual service: drafting and certification of documents in Hebrew, Russian, and English.
Comprehensive approach: from contract review to final apostille legalization for another country.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can a notary in Israel certify documents for a foreign company? Yes. An Israeli notary can certify the signatures of representatives of foreign companies or make certified copies of their documents, provided that the representatives’ authority is properly confirmed by documents from the country of registration, with an apostille and translation.
Is the director required to come to the office in person for signature certification? Yes. According to the Notaries Law, the signer must be personally present for signature certification. The exception is when the notary visits the client’s office.
How quickly can a notarized copy of the articles of association be prepared? Certification of a true copy of standard corporate documents takes no more than 30 minutes directly in our office.
Need reliable notarial support for your business?
Schedule an appointment with notary Elena Gomelski. We will ensure the legal accuracy and reliability of all corporate procedures.
Phone: 03-375-1178
Online request: Submit your request using the contact form on this page.
