ABOUT RECOMMENDED RATES

In view of legal advice received by the ITA, it is unlawful for the ITA to publish or recommend rates for translation or editing, and so the Recommended Rates documents have been removed from the website. 

A more comprehensive statement (Hebrew and English, 2 pages, PDF) may be downloaded through this link.

AMENDMENT 42 TO THE VAT LAW

Amendment 42 to the VAT law has the effect of allowing translators, as providers of services, to issue a Heshbonit Iska, and to issue a Heshbonit Mas only after receipt of payment against the Heshbonit Iska.

A number of larger clients have - even since the amendment came into force on April 1, 2012 - continued to require a Heshbonit Mas as a condition for payment. This is contrary to the law. It is, in fact, a criminal offense, subject to a fine and/or imprisonment.

Lahav has provided a letter that makes this issue clear, and members may download and use it, should they have difficulties in this matter. Complaints about clients insisting on a Heshbonit Mas may be referred to the Tax Authority, which has enforcement powers in this matter.

The letter can be downloaded by clicking on this link.