Accounting Office in Herzliya

Why Freelancers and Companies in Herzliya Choose Us

If you're a freelancer, business owner, or company manager in Herzliya, you know that accounts don't manage themselves. Between tax advance payments, annual reports, salary deductions, and national insurance — it's easy to get confused and miss critical deadlines. This is exactly where we come in.

Ben Or Kook CPAs is an accounting firm specializing in supporting freelancers, exempt and registered business owners, private companies, and non-profit organizations. We are not a large firm that treats you as a number in a file. We view every client as a partner — we explain clearly, plan ahead, and ensure you know exactly where you stand regarding taxes and reporting.

Our office is located near Herzliya and serves clients from Ramat Gan, Petah Tikva, and the central region. We offer comprehensive digital services — you can submit invoices and reports through a secure system, receive answers via email or phone, and avoid the need for regular office visits (unless that's exactly what you need).

What We Do

• Complete bookkeeping: Journal management, periodic VAT reporting, invoice and bank statement data entry — so you can focus on your business.
• Annual reports: For exempt businesses, registered businesses, and private companies — ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Tax planning and tax refunds: We don't wait until year-end. We review throughout the year for savings opportunities or adjustments, ensuring you don't overpay.
• Payroll and national insurance: Salary calculations, mandatory deductions, and reporting to national insurance and tax authorities.
• International taxation: If you're an oleh chadash (new immigrant), a foreign resident, or have foreign income — we know how to navigate reporting requirements.
• E-commerce and startups: Support from day one — business setup, monthly tracking, phased tax planning.

In short, we're here so you can focus on your business, not on forms and calculations.

How Our Partnership Works

We believe in complete transparency and clear communication. When you come in for your first consultation meeting (at no cost), we listen to your needs, learn about your past if relevant, and understand exactly what you want us to handle.

From the moment we work together:

1. Defining the Scope of Services: We determine exactly what we'll handle — full bookkeeping, annual reports only, payroll, or any other combination that suits you.
2. Initial Document Collection: We ensure we have all the information we need — invoices, bank statements, contracts, previous pay stubs.
3. Monthly or Periodic Updates: You send us invoices and receipts (through the system or email), and we handle data entry and categorization.
4. VAT reporting and periodic reports: We handle tax authority filings on time, with no delays or errors.
5. Tax Planning and Consultation: Every few months (or as needed), we review your situation and discuss opportunities.
6. Annual Report: Accurate and timely filing, with clear explanations for every detail.
7. Support in the Coming Months: We're here for questions, adjustments, and anything that comes up along the way.

All of this happens through a secure digital system. You can submit documents anytime, receive updates, and call or email whenever you have a question.

It's not complicated. It's simply straightforward.

Common Mistakes We See Among Self-Employed Professionals in Herzliya

Throughout the years we have worked with clients in Herzliya and the central region, we have observed recurring patterns of mistakes that are easy to avoid:

• Disorganized document retention: Invoices scattered across different folders, receipts left uncategorized — and when the annual report comes due, it becomes hours of back-and-forth. We organize everything in advance, every month.
• Incorrect calculation of tax advance payments: Most self-employed professionals pay advance payments set last year, even if their income has increased or decreased significantly. This can result in substantial debt or refunds at year's end. We review this every year.
• Overlooked expenses: Fuel, insurance, office rent, professional courses — many self-employed individuals forget to document these. We encourage complete documentation.
• Late or incorrect VAT reporting: VAT reporting done inaccurately or with missed deadlines — this can result in penalties. We handle this to ensure it doesn't happen.
• Businesses required to file an annual report but don't submit it: An authorized business that fails to submit an annual report on time — this damages your rating with the tax authority. We ensure you know exactly what is required of you.
• Failure to update asset declarations: If you have investments, a second property, or savings — you must report them. Many people don't know this, or forget.

What is important to remember: each of these mistakes can be prevented with good organization and professional guidance. This is exactly what we do.

When to Consult with an Accountant in Herzliya

If you're asking yourself "Do I need an accountant?", here are some signs that it's worth scheduling a consultation meeting:

You are self-employed or a business owner: If you have your own income — whether you're an exempt business owner, licensed business owner, or running any independent business — you need at least minimal bookkeeping. We can help you understand what exactly the law requires from you.

You employ workers: If you have one or more employees, you need to report salaries, national insurance and deductions. This is not something you can easily do yourself. We handle all of this.

You received a notice from the tax authority: If the tax authority sent you a letter, audit notice, or request for reports — it's time to get professional help. We know how to respond properly.

You're unsure about your annual report: If you filed a report yourself or with someone else, and want a review — we can conduct an audit and make corrections if needed.

You're a new immigrant or foreign resident: If you're new to Israel or have foreign income, there are special reporting requirements. We help you understand them.

You own a startup or digital business: If you sell items on platforms, or own a rapidly growing business — you need close monitoring. We have experience with such businesses.

Well, if you're in Herzliya or the surrounding area (Ramat Gan, Petach Tikva, the central area), we're here. Your first consultation meeting is free of charge, and during it we listen to exactly what your needs are and offer a solution.