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[VAT] Tax Rate for Exports in Korea (How to Qualify for the 0% VAT Tax Rate -1 ) The standard VAT (Value Added Tax) rate in Korea is 10%, and it applies to almost all goods and services provided by your company to clients within the country, except for certain non-VAT items. Consequently, when sending invoices to clients, your company adds a 10% VAT to the price of its goods and services. However, what about exports to foreign countries? Are they also subject to the same 10%.. 더보기
[CIT] Understanding External Audits: Which Companies Are Subject to? In Korea, companies that meet the legal standards are required to hire an external auditor, typically an accounting firm, to conduct audits of their financial statements. The external audit process is crucial as it can significantly impact your company's trustworthiness and reliability, albeit it also incurs both time and expenses. However, as I mentioned, not all companies are subject to extern.. 더보기
[Tax benefit]Tax Benefits Available to SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) - Part 2 (Special Tax Reductions or Exemptions) If your company is a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) in Korea, you may be eligible for special tax reductions under the "Act on Restriction on Special Cases Concerning Taxation." Here's how you can check your company's SME status and understand the special tax reductions 1.Criteria for Small or medium enterprises Determining whether a company qualifies as a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME.. 더보기
[Tax benefit]Tax Benefits Available to SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) - Part 1 (Tax Credits for Enterprise Job Growth) Did you know that there are tax credits you can get when you hire employees? These tax credits are known as 'tax credits for enterprises increasing jobs.' They are part of a government policy aimed at boosting job creation and reducing unemployment rates. The tax credit amounts can be substantial, but it's important to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of this tax credit. 1.Your tot.. 더보기
[Corporation set up] How foreigners enter the domestic business in Korea? - 1 (Four options for establishment) When foreigners enter the Korean domestic business landscape, they have four options: establishing a local Korean corporation, creating a local Korean individual business, forming a branch of a foreign corporation, or establishing a liaison office for a foreign corporation. "The first two options (local corporation and individual business) fall under the purview of the Foreign Investment Promoti.. 더보기
[VAT] Penalty you should pay when you fail to issue Tax invoice In Korea By now, you may already be familiar with the concept of a tax invoice in Korea. This unique system is overseen by the Korea Tax Office. However, if you are not acquainted with this topic, I encourage you to refer to the post below for more information Have you heard of Tax invoice? I assure You would know ‘invoice’ but have you heard of Tax invoice? 1.Almost every transaction require Tax invoice.. 더보기
[VAT]Have you heard of Tax invoice? I assure You would know ‘invoice’ but have you heard of Tax invoice? 1.Almost every transaction require Tax invoice In Korea In Korea there is a unique system called the tax invoice. and it is required for every transaction that occurs between business owners. This means that both the seller and the buyer should issue and receive a tax invoice for every transaction. The value-added tax (VAT) in .. 더보기
How English teachers pay taxes in Korea? -1 In Korea which have super high educational passion (especially for English!), tons of foreign english teachers are working in Korea. They work at Public school, University or Private academy(in Korean, Hagwon). As they work and get paid in Korea, they should pay taxes in Korea. However, Compared to the number of foreign english teachers in Korea, professional tax service for the teachers isn't e.. 더보기