Foreign citizens who want to immigrate to South Korea can apply for specific visas for short-term stays or residence permits that enable them to live here longer. The decision should be made in accordance with one’s goals and qualifications. No matter the way you decide to migrate to Korea, our lawyers are at your…
We have a mixed team of Korean company formation and accountants in South Korea who can support you in various matters. Living and/or having a company in Korea implies paying taxes here. For this purpose, there are various accounting requirements to comply with. If for Korean citizens things are much simpler, foreigners…
According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor of Korea, in 2017, there were around 26 million working individuals in the country, with an employment rate of around 66.5%. The total unemployment rate of 3.8% which was registered in January 2017 was much lower than that of young individuals, which was…
One of the wealthiest countries in the world, South Korea has attracted more than one million of expats who mostly live in Seoul. If you intend to become one of them, our company formation advisors in Korea present, in this article, a few key aspects related to obtaining a residence permit in Korea.…
An individual who intends to obtain approval from the local authorities to set up a holding company in Korea or to change an existing legal entity into a holding company has to submit to the Fair Trade Commission an application which contains certain information. In this article, our company formation advisors in Korea explain different aspects…
If you want to change company types in Korea, the way to do this is by closing up the existing company and setting up a new one under the form that you require. In this article, our company formation agents in Korea present different aspects related to this subject. Most common legal entities…
The surprising development of the Korean information and communication technology (ITC) sector is generating great opportunities for exporters. The global manufacturers in South Korea are actively looking for internationally sourced creative software technologies, since they intend to increase their competitiveness. The country is a top leader in creating a society which is based on…
In Korea, there are three main bankruptcy proceedings: the composition (according to the Composition Act), the liquidation (according to the Bankruptcy Act) and corporate reorganization (according to the Corporate Reorganization Act). In this article, our company formation advisors in Korea analyze different aspects related to how to close a company in Korea. You can also contact our specialists…
South Korea represents an attractive jurisdiction where foreign entrepreneurs can rapidly and easily set up a business. In this article, our company formation consultants in Korea analyze the share capital in Korea which is necessary for various types of legal entities here. The minimum capital requirement for the most common legal entities in Korea The…
Foreign companies with a permanent establishment in Korea are subject to a standard corporate income tax on the income which is generated from the country. Foreign companies which do not have a permanent establishment in the country are subject to taxes which range from 2% to 20% on their income deriving from Korean sources. In this article,…
