Korea’s #1

Corporate Tax

Advisory Service

KOREA CONSUMER

SATISFACTION

AWARDS WINNER

Free 1 on 1

Tax Consulting

Don't take Tax Risks in Korea.
Handling taxes in Korea can be challenging.

Let us help you find relief and confidence in your tax matters.

Don't take Tax Risks in Korea.
Handling taxes can be challenging.

Let us help you find relief and

confidence in your tax matters.

Korea’s #1

Corporate Tax

Advisory Service

Korea Consumer

Satisfaction

Awards Winner

Free 1 on 1

Tax Consulting

Don't take Tax Risks in Korea.
Handling taxes can be challenging.

Let us help you find relief and

confidence in your tax matters.

Don't take Tax Risks in Korea

Don't take Tax Risks in Korea

Achieve Beyond Expectations with CATs

Comprehensive accounting and tax services for foreign corporations and
non-residents starting a business or establishing a corporation in Korea.

Comprehensive accounting and tax services for foreign corporations and non-residents starting a business or establishing a corporation in Korea.

CATs is a specialized brand in accounting and tax services,

committed to addressing your tax concerns with expertise and care.

CATs is a specialized brand in accounting and tax services, committed to addressing your tax concerns with expertise and care.

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Our Tax Consultation Services

With CATs, get support for your tax needs, from tax planning and pre-tax inspections to audit assistance and responses.

Fields of Expertise

Accounting

Tax·bookkeeping

Corporate Tax

VAT

Capital gains

Consultation field

Corporate Tax

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Bookkeeping

Fields of Expertise

Accounting

Tax·bookkeeping

Corporate Tax

VAT

Capital gains

Fields of Expertise

We cover a wide range of tax services, providing expert advice backed by both theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience.

Tax Plan

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Operating profit

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Operating profit

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Reliable Follow-Up Services

If you encounter any tax issues after reporting, we’ll be here to provide continued support and management for complete peace of mind.

And more

Consultation Details

From Basic Tax Knowledge to Guidance on Procedures and Documentation

From Basic Tax Knowledge to Guidance on Procedures and Documentation

From Basic Tax Knowledge
to Guidance on Procedures and Documentation

We are committed to helping businesses and individuals avoid unfair or excessive taxation by diagnosing tax risks and offering effective tax-saving strategies.

We are committed to helping businesses and individuals avoid unfair or excessive taxation by diagnosing tax risks and offering effective tax-saving strategies.

We are committed to helping businesses and individuals avoid unfair or excessive taxation by diagnosing tax risks and offering effective tax-saving strategies.

Eligible Clients

Specialized Tax Consulting for Foreign Individuals and Foreign Corporations

Specialized Tax Consulting for Foreign Individuals and Foreign Corporations

We offer comprehensive accounting and tax services for foreign corporations and non-residents starting a business or establishing a corporation in Korea. Get a free consultation.

Consultation Methods

Customized Consultation Channels

Customized Consultation Channels

· In Korea: In-person consultations available

· Outside Korea: Remote consultations via email or KakaoTalk

Essential Consulting for Business Owners

Essential Consulting
for Business Owners

Essential Consulting for Business Owners

Domestic Tax Filing (Corporate/Individual)

Domestic Tax Filing (Corporate/Individual)

Domestic Tax Filing (Corporate/Individual)

Foreign corporations and individual business owners operating in Korea are required to file tax returns with the National Tax Service (NTS) each year. This process involves accurately calculating and reporting taxes such as income tax, corporate tax, and value-added tax (VAT). Timely and accurate filing is crucial, as delays or errors can lead to penalties and other disadvantages.

Foreign corporations and individual business owners operating in Korea are required to file tax returns with the National Tax Service (NTS) each year. This process involves accurately calculating and reporting taxes such as income tax, corporate tax, and value-added tax (VAT). Timely and accurate filing is crucial, as delays or errors can lead to penalties and other disadvantages.

Foreign corporations and individual business owners operating in Korea are required to file tax returns with the National Tax Service (NTS) each year. This process involves accurately calculating and reporting taxes such as income tax, corporate tax, and value-added tax (VAT). Timely and accurate filing is crucial, as delays or errors can lead to penalties and other disadvantages.

Direct consultations with experts well-versed in Korean tax law

Direct consultations with experts well-versed in Korean tax law

Direct consultations with experts well-versed in Korean tax law

Customized Filing Services

Customized Filing Services

Customized Filing Services

Thorough Review to Prevent Filing Omissions

Thorough Review to Prevent Filing Omissions

Thorough Review to Prevent Filing Omissions

Tax Savings Strategies

Tax Savings Strategies

Tax Savings Strategies

Multilingual Support for Smooth Communication

Multilingual Support for Smooth Communication

Multilingual Support for Smooth Communication

Management of Regular Tax Filing and Payment Schedules

Management of Regular Tax Filing and Payment Schedules

Management of Regular Tax Filing and Payment Schedules

Classification of Entities
(Subsidiary/Branch Office/Liaison Office)

Classification of Entities
(Subsidiary/Branch Office/Liaison Office)

Classification of Entities
(Subsidiary/Branch Office/Liaison Office)

When a foreign business owner starts a business in Korea, deciding on the entity type—whether a subsidiary, branch office, or liaison office—is crucial. Each option has distinct legal and tax obligations and benefits, so selecting the right corporate structure can significantly impact the success of business operations. We provide tailored recommendations to establish the optimal entity type for your business goals and offer comprehensive, one-stop tax management services after establishment.

When a foreign business owner starts a business in Korea, deciding on the entity type—whether a subsidiary, branch office, or liaison office—is crucial. Each option has distinct legal and tax obligations and benefits, so selecting the right corporate structure can significantly impact the success of business operations. We provide tailored recommendations to establish the optimal entity type for your business goals and offer comprehensive, one-stop tax management services after establishment.

When a foreign business owner starts a business in Korea, deciding on the entity type—whether a subsidiary, branch office, or liaison office—is crucial. Each option has distinct legal and tax obligations and benefits, so selecting the right corporate structure can significantly impact the success of business operations. We provide tailored recommendations to establish the optimal entity type for your business goals and offer comprehensive, one-stop tax management services after establishment.

Professional Analysis and Guidance for Each Entity Type

Professional Analysis and Guidance for Each Entity Type

Professional Analysis and Guidance for Each Entity Type

Comparison of Tax Benefits and Obligations

Comparison of Tax Benefits and Obligations

Comparison of Tax Benefits and Obligations

Support for Corporation Establishment Procedures

Support for Corporation Establishment Procedures

Support for Corporation Establishment Procedures

Customized Consulting Services

Customized Consulting Services

Customized Consulting Services

Strategies to Minimize Initial Operating Costs

Strategies to Minimize Initial Operating Costs

Strategies to Minimize Initial Operating Costs

Year-end Closing for Headquarters Reporting

Year-end Closing for Headquarters Reporting

Year-end Closing for Headquarters Reporting

Foreign companies with branches or subsidiaries in Korea need to prepare financial reports that align with their headquarters’ requirements. Since Korean accounting standards may differ from those of the headquarters, it is essential to make adjustments to produce reliable financial statements. We help clarify the financial position of your Korean operations by providing accurate, headquarters-compliant financial reports.

Foreign companies with branches or subsidiaries in Korea need to prepare financial reports that align with their headquarters’ requirements. Since Korean accounting standards may differ from those of the headquarters, it is essential to make adjustments to produce reliable financial statements. We help clarify the financial position of your Korean operations by providing accurate, headquarters-compliant financial reports.

Foreign companies with branches or subsidiaries in Korea need to prepare financial reports that align with their headquarters’ requirements. Since Korean accounting standards may differ from those of the headquarters, it is essential to make adjustments to produce reliable financial statements. We help clarify the financial position of your Korean operations by providing accurate, headquarters-compliant financial reports.

Adjustments between Korean accounting standards and headquarters reporting standards

Adjustments between Korean accounting standards and headquarters reporting standards

Adjustments between Korean accounting standards and headquarters reporting standards

Customized financial report preparation in line with headquarters requirements

Customized financial report preparation in line with headquarters requirements

Customized financial report preparation in line with headquarters requirements

Data review and analysis to enhance the quality of financial statements

Data review and analysis to enhance the quality of financial statements

Data review and analysis to enhance the quality of financial statements

Efficient report preparation and management of submission timelines to headquarters

Efficient report preparation and management of submission timelines to headquarters

Efficient report preparation and management of submission timelines to headquarters

Audit preparation and support for smooth communication with headquarters

Audit preparation and support for smooth communication with headquarters

Audit preparation and support for smooth communication with headquarters

Payroll / Social Insurance

Payroll / Social Insurance

Payroll / Social Insurance

When employing staff in Korea, managing payroll and enrolling in the four major insurances—National Pension, Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance—is a legal requirement. Accurate payroll calculations and insurance administration are essential for preventing legal issues and enhancing employee welfare. We handle complex payroll and insurance processes quickly and accurately to ensure smooth business operations.

When employing staff in Korea, managing payroll and enrolling in the four major insurances—National Pension, Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance—is a legal requirement. Accurate payroll calculations and insurance administration are essential for preventing legal issues and enhancing employee welfare. We handle complex payroll and insurance processes quickly and accurately to ensure smooth business operations.

When employing staff in Korea, managing payroll and enrolling in the four major insurances—National Pension, Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance—is a legal requirement. Accurate payroll calculations and insurance administration are essential for preventing legal issues and enhancing employee welfare. We handle complex payroll and insurance processes quickly and accurately to ensure smooth business operations.

Accurate payroll calculations and tax withholding services

Accurate payroll calculations and tax withholding services

Accurate payroll calculations and tax withholding services

Administration of enrollment and reporting for the social insurances

Administration of enrollment and reporting for the social insurances

Administration of enrollment and reporting for the social insurances

Customized payroll reporting

Customized payroll reporting

Customized payroll reporting

Provision of up-to-date tax law information to mitigate legal risks

Provision of up-to-date tax law information to mitigate legal risks

Provision of up-to-date tax law information to mitigate legal risks

Withholding Tax on Overseas Remittances
(For International Royalty Payments, Technical Fees, Dividends, and More)

Withholding Tax on Overseas Remittances
(For International Royalty Payments, Technical Fees, Dividends, and More)

Withholding Tax on Overseas Remittances
(For International Royalty Payments, Technical Fees, Dividends, and More)

When remitting payments overseas for royalties, technical fees, dividends, and similar transactions, Korean tax law requires withholding tax to be applied. This tax rate varies depending on the type of remittance and applicable tax treaties between countries. Inadequate reporting can lead to penalties. Our service helps apply optimal withholding tax rates for each transaction type and assists with proper filing, minimizing tax risks.

When remitting payments overseas for royalties, technical fees, dividends, and similar transactions, Korean tax law requires withholding tax to be applied. This tax rate varies depending on the type of remittance and applicable tax treaties between countries. Inadequate reporting can lead to penalties. Our service helps apply optimal withholding tax rates for each transaction type and assists with proper filing, minimizing tax risks.

When remitting payments overseas for royalties, technical fees, dividends, and similar transactions, Korean tax law requires withholding tax to be applied. This tax rate varies depending on the type of remittance and applicable tax treaties between countries. Inadequate reporting can lead to penalties. Our service helps apply optimal withholding tax rates for each transaction type and assists with proper filing, minimizing tax risks.

Customized withholding tax rate review and application based on remittance type

Customized withholding tax rate review and application based on remittance type

Customized withholding tax rate review and application based on remittance type

Tax reduction strategies leveraging international tax treaties

Tax reduction strategies leveraging international tax treaties

Tax reduction strategies leveraging international tax treaties

Withholding tax filing for overseas remittances

Withholding tax filing for overseas remittances

Withholding tax filing for overseas remittances

Harmonized management with foreign headquarters and country-specific tax regulations

Harmonized management with foreign headquarters and country-specific tax regulations

Harmonized management with foreign headquarters and country-specific tax regulations

Assistance with document preparation for withholding tax reduction applications

Assistance with document preparation for withholding tax reduction applications

Assistance with document preparation for withholding tax reduction applications

Access to the latest tax law updates to mitigate legal risks associated with remittances

Access to the latest tax law updates to mitigate legal risks associated with remittances

Access to the latest tax law updates to mitigate legal risks associated with remittances

From resolving tax concerns to crafting tax-saving strategies,
we offer one-stop consultations to ease your worries

From resolving tax concerns to crafting tax-saving strategies,
we offer one-stop consultations to ease your worries

Contact us

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime.

Our professional consultants will respond promptly.

We provide expert services in collaboration with an accounting firm in Korea.

Contact us

If you have any questions,
feel free to reach out anytime.

Our professional consultants
will respond promptly.

We provide expert services in
collaboration with
an accounting firm in Korea.

Contact us

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime.

Our professional consultants will respond promptly.

We provide expert services in collaboration
with an accounting firm in Korea.