Start your company South Korea
Formation, registered office and bookkeeping — ready to operate from day one.
- 1Filing
- 2Banking
- 3Operational
Why South Korea?
Gaming, K-content and IP heavy studios
Korea exports gaming and K-content globally with mature distribution and rights infrastructure. R&D tax credits return 25 to 30% for SMEs, and IP enforcement through Korean courts is fast and substantive. Strong ecosystem from Naver, Kakao and Nexon partnerships.
Hardware and deep tech ventures
Samsung, SK Hynix and LG anchor a world class semiconductor and electronics supply chain. Progressive CIT scales 9 to 24% plus 10% local surtax (~26.4% effective at top), with substantial credits for chip and battery R&D under the K-Chips Act.
Founders targeting KOSDAQ listing
KOSDAQ offers a credible mid cap listing venue for Asian tech, with lower thresholds than KOSPI. Jusik Hoesa (JSC) is the standard vehicle for funded companies, with Yuhan Hoesa available as a Korean LLC equivalent. 95 active double tax treaties.
Considerations
If you operate English only without local presence
Korean is mandatory for filings, audits and most banking. Statutory auditor required above KRW 1bn capital. FIPA notification for foreign shareholders and the Virtual Asset User Protection Act 2024 add procedural steps.
If you want territorial or low tax treatment
Korea taxes worldwide income at ~26.4% effective with limited holding company benefits. No territorial regime, no participation exemption comparable to Singapore or Hong Kong, and VAT 10% applies broadly.
Everything you need to run a company South Korea
Filing, compliance, accounting, handled by certified local partners
Start your company South Korea
From formation to compliance, we handle every filing South Korea.