Key Takeaways
- • EisnerAmper, a major accounting, tax, and advisory firm serving the alternative investment industry, opened a new office in Tel Aviv, Israel, as part of its targeted global expansion strategy alongside existing locations in Mumbai and the Cayman Islands.
- • The Tel Aviv office will focus on assisting local asset managers in hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital with U.S. compliance requirements, including FATCA compliance, regulatory advisory, and tax reporting obligations.
- • The firm positions its Tel Aviv presence to serve entrepreneurs and business entities on inbound U.S. transactions and the expat community, offering comprehensive international tax and advisory services to investors and family offices.
- • EisnerAmper leverages an extensive network of contacts across major U.S. business hubs (San Francisco, Boston, South Florida, and New York) in sectors including real estate, high tech, and life sciences to facilitate cross-border client relationships.
- • The expansion reflects growing demand from Israeli alternative investment managers for specialized U.S. tax compliance expertise, particularly as FATCA regulations increase reporting and compliance complexity for offshore fund structures.
Summary
EisnerAmper, a leading service provider to the alternative investment industry, announced the opening of its Tel Aviv office on April 3, 2017, marking a strategic expansion into the Israeli market. The new location represents the firm's continued focus on targeted global growth, complementing existing international offices in Mumbai, India, and the Cayman Islands. According to Chief Executive Officer Charly Weinstein, the expansion addresses a significant market opportunity to support both Israeli entrepreneurs seeking inbound U.S. exposure and the expat community requiring specialized advisory services.
The Tel Aviv office will deliver a comprehensive suite of tax and compliance services with particular emphasis on international tax advisory and investor support. Critically, the firm intends to position itself as the primary solution provider for Israeli hedge fund, private equity, and venture capital asset managers navigating complex U.S. regulatory requirements. This includes specialized support for FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) compliance—a cornerstone concern for offshore fund structures managing U.S. investor capital. Beyond tax compliance, the office will provide regulatory advisory services and tax reporting expertise to ensure local asset managers meet stringent U.S. obligations.
Edo Pollack, managing director of the Tel Aviv office, emphasized that EisnerAmper's value proposition extends beyond tax services. The firm maintains an established network of business contacts and service capabilities across major U.S. innovation and investment hubs including San Francisco, Boston, South Florida, and greater New York, specializing in real estate, high tech, and life sciences sectors. This network positioning enables EisnerAmper to facilitate cross-border transaction opportunities and advisory relationships for Israeli clients while providing localized expertise. The office will also service family offices and individual investors requiring sophisticated international tax planning and compliance infrastructure.
The Tel Aviv office will deliver a comprehensive suite of tax and compliance services with particular emphasis on international tax advisory and investor support. Critically, the firm intends to position itself as the primary solution provider for Israeli hedge fund, private equity, and venture capital asset managers navigating complex U.S. regulatory requirements. This includes specialized support for FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) compliance—a cornerstone concern for offshore fund structures managing U.S. investor capital. Beyond tax compliance, the office will provide regulatory advisory services and tax reporting expertise to ensure local asset managers meet stringent U.S. obligations.
Edo Pollack, managing director of the Tel Aviv office, emphasized that EisnerAmper's value proposition extends beyond tax services. The firm maintains an established network of business contacts and service capabilities across major U.S. innovation and investment hubs including San Francisco, Boston, South Florida, and greater New York, specializing in real estate, high tech, and life sciences sectors. This network positioning enables EisnerAmper to facilitate cross-border transaction opportunities and advisory relationships for Israeli clients while providing localized expertise. The office will also service family offices and individual investors requiring sophisticated international tax planning and compliance infrastructure.
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