2-1 · Start-up & business operations

Establishing a Business or Corporation

Establishing a sole proprietorship or corporation begins by confirming the business form, business address, and whether industry-specific permits are required.

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When this applies

When this applies

Persons intending to start a sole proprietorship, establish a corporation, or start a business that requires industry-specific permits.
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Procedure

Procedure

  1. 01

    Clarify the business form, industry, and business address information.

  2. 02

    For a corporation, confirm incorporation documents and registration procedures; for a sole proprietor, confirm business registration procedures.

  3. 03

    Apply for business registration via Hometax or the competent tax office and separately verify industry-specific permits.

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Filing route

Filing route

Hometax or the competent/nearest tax office; for corporations, the online corporate establishment system or Internet Registry

Confirm the current filing office, jurisdiction, and online availability on the official website.

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Actual processing agencyCompetent Tax Office · Competent Registry Office
Statutory and policy authorityNational Tax Service · National Court Administration
Online routeHometax · Online Corporation Establishment System · Internet Registry Office
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Deadlines & processing notes

Deadlines & processing notes

Business registration must be filed within 20 days from the business commencement date. Corporate registration and industry permits are separate procedures from business registration and involve actual costs.Official check
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Fees & official charges

Fees & official charges

Administrative service feeQuoted after consultationAll administrative service fees exclude 10% VAT.
Government fee / taxApplication may be free; registration tax, notarization or registration expenses are separateOfficial fee source

Included in the basic fee — Initial document review, required-document guidance, basic form preparation, one filing support and one ordinary supplement.

Conditional success fee — For this service, any conditional success fee may be separately agreed within the lawful service scope and stated in a written engagement agreement. No outcome is guaranteed.

Displayed amounts are starting estimates, not statutory or standard rates. The final fee is confirmed after consultation and document review in the engagement agreement. Government fees and actual expenses may change.

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Basic documents

Basic documents

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Scope of services

Scope of services

Hwang Yunsang Administrative Agent Office prepares and translates documents for administrative agencies, submits them on your behalf, and guides you through permit, application, and notification procedures. Services that require the principal’s personal appearance, principal’s application, or electronic signature may be limited in delegation.