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Yehodaya — יְהוֹדַיָה
ConstitutionEconomy, religion and state

YEHODAYA · יְהוֹדַיָה

Economy, religion and state

Taxation

  • Personal income tax: a flat tax at a fixed rate of 22%.
  • Corporate income tax: a flat tax at a fixed rate of 22%.
  • Municipal tax: a flat tax of up to 9%.
  • These rates may neither be increased nor reduced without approval by referendum.
  • No Value Added Tax (VAT) shall be imposed.

Prohibition on Public Debt

  • Government borrowing, whether through the issuance of bonds or any other financial instrument, is prohibited. The state budget must remain balanced.
  • Any exceptional budgetary deficit resulting from force majeure, such as war or disaster, shall be financed solely through a temporary tax.

Monopolies

The existence of monopolies, including natural monopolies, is prohibited. Where monopolistic conditions arise, such entities shall either be broken up or their excess profits taxed for the purpose of promoting competition.

Currency

  • The state shall issue its own dedicated cryptocurrency: the Yehodaya Shekel (YS).
  • No central bank shall be established. The money supply shall be governed by an automatic mechanism operating according to predetermined and agreed parameters.

Separation of Religion and State

Religion and state shall be fully separated. The state shall not finance religious institutions, ceremonies, or religious education. All religious bodies shall be subject to taxation on the same basis as any other institution.

National Service

Military or civilian national service shall be a personal, universal, and equal obligation, without discrimination, except in cases of medical exemption. Those who do not fulfill their share of this obligation shall forfeit certain civil rights, foremost among them the right to vote.

Shabbat

Shabbat shall be the official day of rest. Public institutions shall be closed, while private businesses shall remain free to operate, subject to local arrangements. Public transportation shall operate as usual.

Conversion and Personal Registry

Personal registration shall be based upon the individual’s own declaration. Conversions conducted by recognized Jewish movements—including Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Karaite Judaism—shall be recognized.