Start Company Korea
Licensed Korean attorneys with 10+ years experience at Korea's most prestigious law firms and government agencies. We help foreign founders incorporate in South Korea with no Korean language required — handling entity selection, government filings, banking setup, and visa applications in fluent English.
Clear fees with no hidden costs. Typical incorporation timeline: 1-2 weeks from document collection to company registration. Email sma@saemunan.com or start through our BusinessHub secure intake — we respond within 1 business day with a tailored scope and transparent pricing.
- 200+ Foreign companies served — no Korean required
- 10+ years at Kim & Chang and Ministry of Justice
- 1-2 week setup · Transparent fees · English-only workflow
Popular Topics
Essential guides for foreign entrepreneurs establishing companies in South Korea
LLC vs. JSC in Korea
Compare legal entities: governance, capital requirements, compliance costs, and tax implications.
Company Formation Costs
Complete fee breakdown: government charges, legal fees, capital deposits, and hidden costs.
Step-by-Step Registration
Complete walkthrough from entity selection to tax registration and banking setup.
Corporate Bank Account
Requirements, recommended banks, and documentation for opening business accounts in Korea.
Korea Tax Guide
Corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, payroll obligations, and filing deadlines explained.
Subsidiary vs Branch Office
Tax and legal comparison: which structure best fits your Korean market entry strategy?
Recent Posts
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2026 Korea Share Transfer to a New Foreign Investor: M&A Checklist and Registry Steps
A 2026 step‑by‑step guide for transferring shares in a Korean company to a foreign investor: contracts, filings, taxes, and post‑closing compliance.
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2026 Korea Interim Dividends & Profit Repatriation for Foreign Shareholders
How foreign owners can plan interim dividends and repatriate profits from Korea in 2026: legal steps, approvals, FX reporting, and tax considerations.
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2026 Korea Capital Increase Guide for Foreign-Invested Companies (Paid-in Capital 증자)
A practical 2026 roadmap for increasing paid‑in capital in Korea: methods, timeline, documents, FX reporting, taxes, and common pitfalls for foreign‑invested companies.
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2026 Korea D-8 Visa Issuance Number (VIN) Update: Suwon Office Rules and Planning Checklist
2026 D-8 visa VIN update explained: what changed for Suwon Immigration cases, how it affects incorporation timing, and a step-by-step compliance checklist.