Invoice format in Israel: Tax invoice rules
An Israel tax invoice must show 8 things, starting with the words "tax invoice" (חשבונית מס), seller name, address and authorised dealer number and buyer name and dealer number for business customers. VAT is charged at 18%. The template below is pre-filled in ILS with he-IL formatting.
Pre-filled for Israel: Tax Invoice, ILS, VAT 18%. Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
From
Fox Hollow Consulting
12 Market Square
Israel
billing@example.com
Osek Murshe (authorised dealer) number: 123456789
Tax Invoice
Bill to
Meridian Works
40 Station Road
Israel
accounts@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report | 1 each | 1,500.00 ₪ | 1,500.00 ₪ |
| Consulting services | 8 hr | 500.00 ₪ | 4,000.00 ₪ |
| Design work | 12 hr | 375.00 ₪ | 4,500.00 ₪ |
| Website maintenance | 6 hr | 400.00 ₪ | 2,400.00 ₪ |
- Subtotal
- 12,400.00 ₪
- VAT (18%)
- 2,232.00 ₪
- Balance due
- 14,632.00 ₪
Notes
Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
Payment details
Bank transfer. Please quote the invoice number.
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Israel invoice facts
| Tax on invoices | Value Added Tax (מס ערך מוסף (Ma'am)) |
|---|---|
| Label printed | VAT |
| Standard rate | 18% |
| Seller tax ID | Osek Murshe (authorised dealer) number, format 123456789 |
| Document name | Tax invoice |
| Currency and locale | ILS, he-IL |
| Facts checked | October 2026 |
What a Israel tax Invoice must show
8 fields, from the sources listed below.
- The words "Tax invoice" (חשבונית מס)
- Seller name, address and authorised dealer number
- Buyer name and dealer number for business customers
- Sequential invoice number and date
- Description and quantity of goods or services
- Price before VAT
- VAT amount, in ILS
- Allocation number from the Tax Authority above the threshold
Sample tax invoice in ILS
The tool above uses these lines. Illustrative amounts in ILS, not market prices.
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written report | 1 each | 1,500.00 ₪ | 1,500.00 ₪ |
| Consulting services | 8 hr | 500.00 ₪ | 4,000.00 ₪ |
| Design work | 12 hr | 375.00 ₪ | 4,500.00 ₪ |
| Website maintenance | 6 hr | 400.00 ₪ | 2,400.00 ₪ |
| Net total | 12,400.00 ₪ | ||
| VAT 18% | 2,232.00 ₪ | ||
| Total due | 14,632.00 ₪ |
Worked VAT example in ILS
A net amount of 5,000.00 ₪ at each VAT rate of Israel: the tax is the net amount times the rate, rounded to the currency's smallest unit.
| Rate | Net | VAT | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 18% | 5,000.00 ₪ | 900.00 ₪ | 5,900.00 ₪ |
Number, date and currency format (he-IL)
How he-IL writes amounts and dates, computed with the browser's Intl API; the invoice tool uses the same formatting.
| Value | Written in he-IL |
|---|---|
| Amount 1234567.89 | 1,234,567.89 ₪ |
| Same amount with the ISO code | 1,234,567.89 ILS |
| Credit of 250 | -250.00 ₪ |
| Plain number 1234567.89 | 1,234,567.89 |
| Date 31 December 2026 (long) | 31 בדצמבר 2026 |
| Same date (short) | 31.12.2026 |
| VAT rate 18% | 18% |
Israel invoicing rules
- VAT rose from 17% to 18% on 1 January 2025.
- Business customers can only deduct input VAT on larger tax invoices that carry an allocation number obtained from the Israel Tax Authority, and the amount that triggers this requirement has been lowered in steps since 2024.
- Small businesses registered as an osek patur charge no VAT and issue a receipt or transaction invoice instead of a tax invoice.
- Supplies made in Eilat are generally exempt from VAT.
How to make a tax invoice for Israel
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Set currency and format
Choose ILS and the he-IL format so amounts read like 1,234.50 ₪.
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Title and number
Title the document "Tax Invoice" and number it in sequence, for example IL-2026-0081.
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Your tax ID
Enter your Osek Murshe (authorised dealer) number (format 123456789) in the seller details.
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Add VAT
Add VAT at 18%, or a reduced rate where the goods or services qualify.
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Check and download
Check the 8 required fields above, then download the PDF.
Sources
General information, not tax advice; checked October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the tax authority or an accountant before relying on them.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
What must a Israel tax invoice include?
8 items: the words "tax invoice" (חשבונית מס), seller name, address and authorised dealer number, buyer name and dealer number for business customers, sequential invoice number and date, description and quantity of goods or services and price before vat, plus 2 more listed above.
What VAT rate goes on an invoice in Israel?
The standard rate is 18%. On a net 5,000.00 ₪ that is 900.00 ₪ of VAT.
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