Cooperatives and Voluntary Associations | Hwang Yunsang Administrative Office

When this applies

Members intending to establish a general cooperative, social cooperative, or an unincorporated association.

Procedure

01
Determine the type of establishment, business purpose, and members.
02
Prepare the articles of association, founding general meeting, and officer-related documents.
03
Confirm and submit the notification or approval procedures to the competent authority or relevant institution.

Filing route

Competent authority or local government, depending on establishment type

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

Actual processing agencyMetropolitan or provincial cooperative division · Central authority responsible for the principal business · Competent Tax Office

Statutory and policy authorityMinistry of Planning and Budget · Central authority responsible for the principal business

Online routeCooperative Portal · Hometax

Deadlines & processing notes

General cooperatives follow a notification procedure, and social cooperatives follow an authorization procedure. The period for corrections and review after submission varies by type and competent authority.Official check

Fees & official charges

Administrative service feefrom KRW 1,000,000All administrative service fees exclude 10% VAT.

Government fee / taxNo government application fee; registration, notarization or third-party expenses may applyOfficial 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

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Articles of associationFounding general meeting minutesList of members and officersBusiness plan and office proofNotification or approval application form

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.