How Much Does an Israeli Prenup Cost — and the Purchase-Tax Savings
This guide is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice tailored to your circumstances, consult a licensed attorney.
A prenuptial agreement is one of the cheapest purchases with the highest return you can make before marriage. At one end it costs a few hundred shekels; at the other it can save you tens of thousands in purchase tax and spare you an expensive, ugly divorce. On this page we lay out every number — the platform fee, the lawyer fee, the statutory notary fee, and the tax implications — with no fine print and no drama, and we point you to the deeper guides on each item.
What an Israeli prenup actually costs — shekel by shekel
The total breaks into three separate components, each paid to a different party. Our base price is ₪599 per couple — a complete prenuptial agreement assembled from 37 attorney-approved clauses and ready for the notary. A personal lawyer review of your specific agreement is an optional ₪599 add-on (an enforceability layer, not a validity requirement). Finally, the statutory notary fee is ₪526, paid directly to the notary. All told: between ₪1,025 and ₪1,424 — versus ₪5,000–₪15,000 the traditional way.
The notary fee — the price fixed by law
In Israel a prenuptial agreement signed before marriage only becomes legally valid after notary certification (Section 2 of the Property Relations Law). The notary fee is not negotiable — it is set by the Notaries Regulations at ₪526 to certify a prenup. That is one of the biggest advantages: you know exactly what you will pay in advance, with no surprises. Be careful to distinguish the fixed certification fee from any extra advisory services a notary may offer.
The big saving: purchase tax and property relations
This is where the real return lives. When a couple buys an apartment, a prenup that defines separate ownership of assets can dramatically change purchase-tax (mas rechisha) liability — for example when only one partner is a "returning resident" or already owns property, or when you want to preserve a reduced tax bracket. A prenup that cleanly separates property can save tens of thousands of shekels on a home purchase. That is precisely why lawyers advise signing the agreement before the purchase, not after.
Income tax, the Tax Authority, and registering the agreement
Beyond purchase tax, a prenup also affects income taxation, capital gains on separately owned assets, and the division of business holdings. For the Israeli Tax Authority to recognize the property separation, the agreement must be properly drafted, notarized, and in some cases presented to the authorities. Getting the documentation right up front prevents future disputes with the assessing officer and ensures the saving you planned actually materializes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Israeli prenup cost in total?
At Nobiru: ₪599 for the base, an optional ₪599 lawyer review, and a statutory ₪526 notary fee. All in, between ₪1,025 and ₪1,424 — compared with ₪5,000 to ₪15,000 the traditional way.
Does a prenup really save on purchase tax?
Yes. A prenup that defines separate ownership of assets can sharply reduce purchase tax on a home — sometimes a saving of tens of thousands of shekels. It is important to sign before the purchase and to draft it correctly.
Who pays for the prenup — both partners or one?
There is no fixed rule. Most couples split the cost evenly, but it is a matter of agreement. The platform fee is ₪599 per couple (not per person), and the notary fee is paid once.
Can the notary fee change?
No. The fee to certify a prenup is fixed by the Notaries Regulations at ₪526. It is a uniform price every notary in Israel charges — no surprises.