French buyers can purchase property in Israel without flying in. There is no citizenship requirement; a notarized power of attorney lets a licensed Israeli attorney sign on your behalf, EUR is converted and wired through an Israeli bank account, and a buyer's broker coordinates the process. This guide covers the France-specific pieces — the France-Israel tax treaty, French reporting, and currency — for buying pinui-binui (pinuy binuy) apartments remotely.
France-specific checklist
Topic
What French buyers should know
France-Israel tax treaty
Relief against double taxation; Israeli tax paid can generally be credited in France. Confirm with a France-Israel adviser.
French reporting
Foreign accounts (formulaire 3916) and foreign income are generally reportable; Israeli rent and gains included.
Currency
EUR → ILS conversion and an international wire; budget for FX spread.
Purchase tax (mas rechisha)
Tiered Israeli purchase tax, generally a higher bracket for buyers who already own a home.
Remote closing
Notarize the power of attorney in France; your Israeli attorney signs in Israel.
How a remote purchase works
Define criteria with a buyer's broker who represents you.
Receive a vetted off-market shortlist — statutory stage and price gap spelled out.
Engage an Israeli real-estate attorney for title and pinui-binui due diligence.
Sign via notarized power of attorney — no flight needed.
Fund and pay tax — wire EUR via an Israeli bank account, pay mas rechisha.