Korean company
For operating through a separate legal entity in Korea
Company establishment
Legal structure and establishment steps for starting a business in Korea
We review suitable entry forms and required procedures, including companies and branches, in light of the business purpose, investment structure, operating plan, and regulatory environment.
Approach
Connecting procedure with practical operations
Establishment is not only a registration exercise. Decision-making, capital and investment, contracts, licensing, tax and employment coordination, and operational readiness should be considered together.
When this may help
Identifying the path that fits the circumstances
Branch of a foreign company
For carrying on business in Korea as part of an overseas head office
Initial structuring
For comparing legal forms and governance before investment
Scope
Key legal and operational issues
Legal form and governance
Review available forms and shareholder, officer, and authority structures.
Investment and capital
Identify initial issues concerning capital, contributions, foreign investment reporting, and funding.
Documents and registration
Prepare constitutional, approval, registration, translation, and certification documents.
Operational readiness
Organize post-establishment legal work involving contracts, licensing, employment, privacy, and internal policies.
General process
Defining sequence and scope for the matter
The exact procedure, timing, and cost depend on the legal form, investor structure, business sector, licensing, and readiness and certification of overseas documents.
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Objectives and structure
Confirm the business, investors, expected transactions, and operating plan.
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Form and scope
Define the entry form and the required reporting, licensing, and documentation.
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Documents and filings
Prepare documents and proceed with relevant filings and registration.
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Post-establishment actions
Identify follow-up legal work connected to accounts, contracts, employment, and internal operations.
Tell us about the current position and objective
Based on the available materials, we will explain an appropriate scope and next steps.
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