Establishment of a Nonprofit Corporation | Hwang Yunsang Administrative Office

When this applies

Organizations seeking to obtain legal personality for nonprofit purposes such as incorporated associations or foundations.

Procedure

01
Confirm the establishment purpose and the competent authority.
02
Prepare articles of association and documents related to officers, assets, and the founding general meeting.
03
Proceed with the competent authority's approval and corporate registration procedures separately.

Filing route

Competent authority / Online Corporation Establishment System·Internet Registry

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

Official check

Actual processing agencySupervisory authority for the stated purpose · Competent Registry Office

Statutory and policy authorityCentral authority or metropolitan/provincial government responsible for the stated purpose

Online routeGovernment24

Deadlines & processing notes

The competent authority's approval processing period is typically guided as 14–20 days, and the corporate registration period after approval is managed separately.Official check

Fees & official charges

Administrative service feefrom KRW 1,500,000All 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

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Articles of associationFounding general meeting minutesOfficers' consent to appointment and personal detailsProof of assets and officeForms required by the competent authority

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.