Adv. Harel Perlmutter

Harel Perlmutter

Harel heads the firm's Tax Department.

Adv. Harel Perlmutter specializes in advising clients on the entire spectrum of tax issues, including international taxation, corporate tax, transfer prices, taxation of individuals, real estate tax, and indirect taxes.

Harel drafts pre-ruling applications to the tax authorities, conducts negotiations with tax authorities, obtains all requisite approvals for complex transactions, conducts tax assessment meetings with the tax authorities, handles tax litigation cases, assists clients during voluntary disclosure proceedings, and advises clients on the interpretation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral tax treaties to prevent double taxation.

Harel is the Israeli author and correspondent of the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD).

Harel is a member of the Israel Bar Association’s tax committee.

Before joining Barnea, Harel worked in the tax departments of leading law firms and worked as a teaching assistant at Bar-Ilan University for BA and MA courses in real-estate taxation.

ITR World Tax, a tax-dedicated legal directory, ranked Hanna as a “Rising Star” in its 2024 guide.

Education:

Bar-Ilan University, LL.B. and minor in Economics, 2009

Admission:

Israel Bar Association, 2010

Insights & News - Harel Perlmutter:

November 1, 2025

Offsetting Losses Against Gains: An Effective Tool for Significant Tax Savings

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm’s Tax Department, was interviewed by Globes about offsetting losses against gains, one of the most effective planning tools for tax optimization, which can result in substantial savings for investors. This is a limited-time opportunity, however, as the option to do so will close with the end of the current tax year.

Investor Event at Barnea in Collaboration with WeCcelerate & Firefly

Barnea Jaffa Lande hosted an investor event in collaboration with WeCcelerate and Firefly. The event featured presentations of innovative ventures across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, mental health, advanced technologies, and digital innovation. During the event, Adv. Harel Perlmutter, head of the firm’s Tax Department, delivered a lecture on tax due diligence in investment and acquisition transactions, addressing key considerations relevant to investors and entrepreneurs.

DDoS Community x Barnea: A Professional Event Bridging AI, Innovation, and Law

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm's Tax Department, spoke at an event held in collaboration with the DDoS community, a network connecting members of the ultra-Orthodox community with the high-tech industry. His lecture focused on practical insights for tech employees regarding compensation, equity, options, and their related tax implications. The event also featured two technology-focused talks by community experts on AI and innovation.