Receive assistance in establishing or developing a business from the Business Center for New Immigrants and Returning Residents
New immigrants and returning residents can use this service to apply for assistance in establishing a business or developing an existing business, from the Business Center for New Immigrants and Returning Residents (Maalot).
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The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration Program for Promoting Innovation provides assistance for new immigrants and returning residents who are interested in opening a new business or developing an existing business, through designated business centers.
What assistance can you receive
- Assistance mapping needs and receipt of preliminary opinions.
- Developing business models for establishing, planning or developing an existing business.
- Assistance in preparing business plans for financing.*
- Assistance in preparing business plans for start-ups.*
- Advice and business training in entrepreneurship and taxation for establishing or developing businesses.
- Professional workshops in a variety of fields.*
- Visiting existing business for identifying needs for assistance.
*Deductible
How much does it cost
Participation in preparation of a business model costs 250 NIS. All other assistance is provided free of charge.
Anyone who meets one of the following criteria can apply for the business assistance:
| Type of immigrant/returning resident | Eligibility period | Additional criteria and exceptions |
|---|---|---|
| New immigrants | Eligible up to 10 years from receiving new immigrant status | The eligibility period may be extended for various reasons, such as: time spent abroad, IDF service, study for an academic degree, or other reasons. |
| New immigrants from Ethiopia | Eligible up to 15 years from receiving new immigrant status | |
| Citizen immigrants | Eligible up to 10 years from receiving new immigrant status | |
| Returning minors | Eligible up to 10 years from receiving new immigrant status | |
| Children of new immigrants | Eligible up to 10 years from receiving new immigrant status | |
| Returning residents |
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You can receive the assistance from one of 5 Business Centers for New Immigrants and Returning Residents across the country and in one of the following ways:
- Use the online enquiry form.
- Contact a Business Center for New Immigrants and Returning Residents by telephone.
| Business Center name and region | Telephone | Manager | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maalot North Carmiel Region, Haifa and Kiryaot Region, Nof HaGalil VeHaAmakim (Upper Nazareth) District Office, Upper Galilea | 052-3410984 | Sergei Bergon | |
| Maalot Netanya and Sharon Hadera Region, Herzalia, Kfar Sava, Netanya, Raanana | 03-5501128 | Beni Hazan | |
Maalot Dan Region and Start-Ups | 03-5501128 | Beni Hazan | https://www.mati-holon.org.il/new-immigrants-and-returning-residents/ |
| Maalot Jerusalem Jerusalem Region and parts of Judea and Samaria | Elena Morozov – Director of Maalot Yerushalayim [email protected] Tania Kapah – Coordinator Maalot Yerushalayim 052-8355107 [email protected] Nadia Andria – Maalot Yerushalayim 052-7905111 [email protected] Office Telephone - 02-6794242 Line 3 | https://www.mati.org.il/ | |
| Maalot South Ashdod Region, Ashqelon, Be'er Sheva and the Negev | 052-3410984 | Sergei Bergon | |
- You can also meet with the centers' business advisors in your local Ministry of Aliyah and Integration offices during the advisors' reception hours, by appointment.
- You can also contact a Ministry of Aliyah and Integration Regional Innovation Center
Please note, if there is any difference or conflict between the information on this page and the law, the provisions of the law will apply.
Ministry of Aliyah and Integration
National Business Information Center
Operating hours
The center operates 24 hours a day, except on Shabbat and holidays.