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Latest information and expert guides on foreign investment, visas, and company formation
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Setting Up a Liaison Office in Korea: Complete Guide
How foreign companies can establish a liaison office in Korea: registration process, permitted activities and operational scope.
D-7 Visa Documents and Qualification Requirements — Complete Guide
For D-7 visa, proving the parent-subsidiary relationship and one-year employment history matters more than the document count itself.
D-7 Intracompany Transferee Visa Application Complete Guide — Eligibility, Documents, Renewal
A practical guide covering D-7 intracompany transferee visa eligibility, the one-year headquarters employment requirement, document preparation, and renewal.
Korea Foreign Investment Tax Incentives: Complete Guide 2026
Overview of customs duty exemptions available to foreign-invested companies in Korea (corporate and income tax exemptions applied only to reduction applications filed by December 31, 2018; no new applications accepted).
R&D Grant Application for Foreign-Invested Companies in Korea
A practical guide on how foreign-invested companies can apply for R&D grants in Korea, focused on real screening points.
Foreign-Invested Company Employment Subsidy in Korea: Eligibility, Documents, Clawback
Eligibility, recognized new-hire criteria, required documents, and clawback risks for employment subsidies for foreign-invested companies in Korea.
Korea D-8 Corporate Investment Visa Requirements and Procedures 2026
Complete guide to the D-8 Corporate Investment Visa for Korea in 2026, including eligibility, required documents, and application procedures.
Guide to Establishing a Foreign Company Branch in Korea 2026
Complete guide to establishing a foreign company branch office in Korea in 2026, including legal requirements, required documents, and registration procedures.
Audit Obligation Criteria for Foreign-Invested Corporations in Korea
Key thresholds and practical judgment points that determine whether a foreign-invested Korean corporation is subject to mandatory external audit.
Practical Guide to R&D Tax Credit for Foreign-Invested Companies in Korea
A practical breakdown of R&D tax credit requirements and common pitfalls foreign-invested companies face in Korea.
Foreign Corporation Capital Increase Procedure and Reporting Guide
A practical walkthrough of capital increase for foreign-invested companies in Korea — FDI report, remittance, registration, and post-filing in order.
Dividend Payment to Foreign Shareholders and Withholding Tax in Korea
A practical walkthrough of foreign shareholder dividends in Korea — from board resolution to withholding, FX remittance, and post-filing.
D-8 Startup Visa Korea 2026 — How Foreign Entrepreneurs Can Launch a Business
Complete guide for foreign entrepreneurs applying for Korea D-8 startup visa. Learn capital requirements, company registration, and application steps.
Korea Branch Office vs Subsidiary 2026 — Best Structure for Foreign Companies
Comparing branch office vs subsidiary structures for foreign companies entering Korea. Analyze tax implications, liability, and D-8 visa eligibility.
Korea Tax Incentives and Support for Foreign Investors: 2026 Status
2026 overview for foreign investors in Korea: corporate tax (2018) and local tax (2025) reductions have ended; customs exemption, cash grants and leases remain.
D-8 Corporate Investment Visa Korea 2026 — Complete Application Guide
Complete guide to Korea D-8 corporate investment visa subtypes (D-8-1 to D-8-4), requirements, documents, and application process including startup immigration.
Address Change Registration Procedure for Foreign-Invested Companies in Korea
When a foreign-invested company relocates its head office, registry, tax office, and FDI report must all be handled together to avoid practical issues.
Set Up a Branch Office in Korea: Steps & Documents
Set up a branch office in Korea: FX bank report, court registration within 3 weeks, tax registration, document checklist and D-7 visas. Free consultation.
F-2-7 Point-Based Residency Visa for Foreign Investors in Korea: Full Guide
The F-2-7 point-based residency visa is one of the clearest pathways from corporate investment to long-term residency in South Korea.
Foreign Corporation Director Change Registration and Required Documents
For foreign director change registration, notarization, apostille, and immigration reporting matter more than document count.
Foreign Corporation Liquidation Procedure and Tax in Korea
Foreign corporation liquidation in Korea requires dissolution, tax clearance, and remittance steps in the correct order.
Foreign Corporation Patent Application and Domestic Priority Claim in Korea
For foreign corporations filing patents in Korea, the 12-month deadline and specification consistency are the practical pivots of domestic priority claims.
Trademark Filing Procedure and Costs for Foreign Corporations in Korea
Practical guide on how foreign corporations file trademarks in Korea, including documents, examination flow, and common pitfalls.
Capital Gains Tax on Korean Real Estate for Foreigners 2026
Foreign nationals who sell real estate in Korea are subject to capital gains tax This guide covers 2026 tax rates, filing deadlines, exemption conditions.
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