Tax Partner with extensive expertise in Israeli and international taxation. Former Head of Tax at the Israel Innovation Authority, senior supervisor at the Israel Tax Authority, and senior roles at Ernst & Young and Doron Barzilay Law Firm.
CPA Amir Gonen, Tax Partner at Hager-Alperowitz & Co., brings multi-disciplinary experience and deep expertise in Israeli and international taxation. Over the years he has led complex strategic processes for some of the leading companies and organizations in the Israeli economy.
Amir served as Head of the Tax Division at the Israel Innovation Authority, where he was responsible for promoting tax incentives for technology and hi-tech companies. In this role, he guided companies through complex tax processes, developed investment-encouragement frameworks, and led significant changes in tax policy. He also represented the Innovation Authority at professional forums and international conferences, and was a partner in creating innovative tax instruments for the Israeli hi-tech industry.
Prior to joining the Innovation Authority, Amir Gonen accumulated significant experience at the Israel Tax Authority, where he served as a senior supervisor in the International Taxation Unit, handling assessments of individuals and multinational corporations. He also held a senior management position in the International Department of Ernst & Young (EY), where he specialized in international tax planning, and headed the tax department at Doron Barzilay Law Firm.
Areas of Expertise
- Israeli and international taxation
- Tax incentives for the hi-tech and technology industry
- Strategic tax advisory for multinational corporations
- Representation before tax authorities
- Development and implementation of innovative tax solutions
Education & Professional Approach
Amir Gonen is a Certified Public Accountant with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting. His approach is based on deep understanding of client needs, creative thinking, and providing effective solutions in a dynamic business environment.