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Every step we can file online, we file online: e-registration, e-business registration, e-signing. No paper back-and-forth, no waiting in lines.
Company setup in Korea for foreign businesses
The fastest, most affordable way to start your business in Korea.
Subsidiary or branch, we handle it end to end with our partner Korean attorneys and judicial scriveners: bank reporting, corporate registration, business registration and your first months of tax. One flat fee of USD 5,500, with a Seoul virtual office included.
Flat feeUSD 5,500
In your currency
Everything in one package
- Articles of Incorporation & all filing documents, auto-filled from your answers
- Bank reporting (foreign investment / branch establishment report)
- Corporate & business registration by partner attorneys and judicial scriveners
- Seoul virtual office address for 12 months
- Corporate seal made for you, free
- 2 months of bookkeeping & tax with our partner tax firm
- Member portal with compliance alerts, for as long as you're with us
Government taxes and fees (e.g. registration license tax) are paid directly by your company. Details
Why Bluebricks
Five reasons foreign founders choose us
2 months of tax, free
Our partner tax firm handles your bookkeeping and tax filings for your first 2 months at no cost, so you start compliant from day one.
USD 5,500 flat
Large law firms typically charge around USD 7,000 for the same setup. We charge USD 5,500, one fixed price for every entity type.
Virtual office included
A registered business address in Seoul is required to incorporate. Yours is included for the first 12 months. Law firms don't offer this.
Aftercare, not goodbye
Moved office? New director? Shareholder change? Articles need updating? We alert you before deadlines hit, so you avoid late-registration fines.
Who does the work
Licensed professionals behind every filing
In Korea, court registrations and legal filings must be handled by licensed attorneys or judicial scriveners, and tax work by certified tax accountants. We work with partner firms so you get one fixed price and one point of contact.
Partner attorneys
Korean law firm
Powers of attorney, foreign investment and branch reports with the bank, articles of incorporation review.
Partner judicial scriveners
Certified beopmusa
Court registry filings: incorporation, branch registration, seal registration and later changes (address, officers, capital).
Partner tax accountants
Certified tax firm
Business registration, VAT and withholding filings, monthly bookkeeping with English summaries.
Bluebricks
Your single contact
Document automation, timeline management, virtual office, member portal and compliance alerts.
Compare
Lower price, more included
| Typical large law firm | Bluebricks | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup fee | ~USD 7,000 | USD 5,500 |
| Licensed attorneys & judicial scriveners | Yes | Yes, via partner firms |
| Seoul virtual office (registered address) | Not offered | 12 months included |
| Bookkeeping & tax | Separate engagement | First 2 months free |
| Compliance alerts after setup | Not offered | Member portal + email alerts |
| Filing documents | Drafted by hand, hourly billing | Auto-filled online, fixed price |
| Know your price before you start | Quote after consultation | Yes, pay online |
How it works
From payment to a working Korean company
- 1
Choose your type
Pick a subsidiary (Jusik Hoesa or Yuhan Hoesa) or a branch.
- 2
Consent, sign & pay
Agree to data use, sign the service agreement online and pay USD 5,500.
- 3
Answer once
Our guided form collects every detail and auto-fills all your filing documents.
- 4
We review, you notarize
Bluebricks checks every document first. Then you sign in front of a notary, get the apostille, upload the executed copies and courier the originals.
- 5
We file
Bank report → capital remittance → registration → business registration → bank account.
Pricing
One price. No surprises.
Company setup
USD 5,500
- Any of our 3 entity types
- All filing documents prepared
- Bank report, registration, business registration
- Virtual office, first 12 months
- Corporate seal (company stamp), free
- Bookkeeping & tax, first 2 months
- Member portal & compliance alerts
Virtual office, from year 2
KRW 660,000/year
≈ USD 488 / year
VAT included. Fixed in KRW; USD shown at today's rate.
Registered address, mail handling and on-site support for authority inspections (common for foreign-invested companies).
Bookkeeping & tax, from month 3
KRW 250,000/month
≈ USD 185 / month
+ VAT, paid to our partner tax firm. Fixed in KRW; USD shown at today's rate.
Monthly bookkeeping, VAT and withholding filings, English summaries. Annual corporate tax adjustment is quoted separately.
Not included: government taxes and fees payable by your company, such as registration license tax and local education tax (calculated on paid-in capital and higher for companies registered in the Seoul metropolitan area), court registration fees, stamp duty, notarization and apostille costs in your home country, certified translations, courier and bank charges. These are set out in Clause 6 of your service agreement.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Bluebricks a law firm?
No. Bluebricks coordinates your setup and prepares your documents. Legal representation and court registry filings are carried out by our partner Korean attorneys and certified judicial scriveners under your power of attorney, and tax work by our partner certified tax accountants.
Do I need a company seal (stamp)?
Yes. Every Korean company registers a corporate seal with the court registry, and it is used on contracts and bank documents. We make your corporate seal free of charge and register it for you.
What if my company name is already taken in Korea?
We create the Korean (Hangul) name from your English name automatically, and check it on the court's Internet Registry Office before filing. A name identical to one already registered for the same business in the same city cannot be registered, so we also ask for backup names.
Do I need a Korean visa to set up a company?
No, a visa is not legally required, and directors can live anywhere. Banks and registries do look for a trustworthy reference; a bookkeeping agreement with a Korean tax firm often serves this purpose, and your 2 free months with our partner firm cover it. A D-8 investor visa generally requires foreign investment of KRW 100 million or more.
Are there country restrictions?
Generally no. What matters is document authentication: documents must be notarized and apostilled in your home country. If your country is not a party to the Apostille Convention, consular legalization at a Korean consulate is required instead.
What is notarization and apostille, and which documents need it?
Notarization is done at a government-recognized notary office in your country; the apostille is then attached to the same original document. Powers of attorney, acceptances of office, certificates of residence, passport affidavits and parent-company documents need both. Our document list marks each item.
Which bank report applies to my subsidiary?
If the investment is KRW 100 million or more and the investor takes 10% or more of the voting shares (or can appoint officers), a Foreign Investment Report is filed. Otherwise a Securities Acquisition Report is filed. Our form shows which applies as you enter your capital.
Do I have to travel to Korea?
Incorporation itself is handled under your power of attorney. Opening the corporate bank account involves the bank's KYC (Know Your Customer) review, which is case by case. Some banks may ask for additional ownership documents or an in-person visit.
Why is payment taken before I enter my company details?
Your payment reserves your case with our team and unlocks the document generator. Once paid, every filing document is auto-filled from the information you enter.
Step 1 of 5
Which type of company do you need?
Not sure? Most founders aren't. Read the "choose this if" notes, or answer three quick questions below.
Not sure which one? Answer 3 quick questions →20 seconds
Before you start: what to prepare →5 minutes to read
1. Company name
- Choose an English name. We create the Korean (Hangul) name automatically; you can edit it.
- Prepare 2 backup names. A name identical to one already registered for the same business in the same city cannot be used.
- We check the name on the court's Internet Registry Office before filing.
2. Business purposes
- List everything you plan to do in Korea in the next 2 to 3 years; adding more later costs a registry filing.
- Decide your main business. It becomes your main business type on the tax registration.
- Some activities need a separate permit (e.g. travel agency, lodging, restaurants, private academies, cosmetics import, e-commerce report).
- Your purposes fill both the Articles of Incorporation and the business registration automatically.
3. People & money
- Who will be the representative director (any nationality, any country of residence)?
- How much capital? KRW 100 million+ (about USD 74,000) with 10%+ ownership is filed as foreign direct investment, which is generally needed for a D-8 investor visa.
- Who ultimately owns the parent company (for the bank's KYC)?
4. Paperwork at home
- Book a notary and check whether your country issues apostilles.
- Have passport copies, a document showing your home address, and your parent company's certificate of incorporation ready.
- Sign all documents on the same date.
Subsidiary
Jusik Hoesa (Stock Company)
주식회사 · Korean equivalent of a corporation / Inc.
A new Korean company owned by your foreign parent (50%+ of shares makes it a subsidiary). Liability is limited to the capital invested. The most common and most recognized form in Korea.
Choose this if
- You may add investors, issue preferred shares or bonds later
- You want maximum credibility with Korean partners, banks and government
- You're considering a Korean IPO in the future
Good to know
- Under KRW 1 billion capital: 1 director is enough, no board or auditor needed
- KRW 1 billion or more: 3+ directors, a board and a statutory auditor are required
- Directors' terms are max. 3 years, so re-registration is needed on renewal (we remind you)
- Annual balance sheet must be publicly announced
Documents you'll need
We generate the forms from your answers. Items marked N+A are notarized and apostilled in your home country.
From the parent company (shareholder)- Power of attorney to our partner firm and Bluebricks (N+A, 2 originals)
- Certificate of incorporation (N+A)
- KYC: shareholder register, representative's passport copy, tax ID (varies by bank; beneficial owner confirmation only if no 25%+ individual)
- Acceptance of office (N+A)
- Power of attorney (N+A)
- Passport copy with affidavit (N+A)
- Representative director: certificate of residence with ID, seal report on the registry's form (N+A)
- Articles of incorporation (Korean/English)
- Foreign investment report (official form) or securities acquisition report
- Minutes of the inaugural meeting of promoters
- Korean translations of your foreign documents
- Business registration application
- Corporate seal (free)
USD 5,500
Choose Jusik Hoesa →Subsidiary
Yuhan Hoesa (Limited Company)
유한회사 · Similar to an LLC / GmbH
Also a separate Korean company with limited liability, owned by your parent. Simpler governance than a Jusik Hoesa at any size. Popular with multinationals for wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Choose this if
- The parent will own 100% and you don't plan outside investors
- You want the lightest governance, even with large capital
- Your parent is US-based: a Yuhan Hoesa can generally elect its US tax classification (please confirm with your tax advisor)
Good to know
- 1 director is enough at any capital size; board and auditor are always optional
- No limit on directors' terms; members' meetings need only 1 week's notice
- Cannot issue bonds or class shares and cannot list on the stock exchange
- No duty to publish the balance sheet
Documents you'll need
We generate the forms from your answers. Items marked N+A are notarized and apostilled in your home country.
From the parent company (member)- Power of attorney to our partner firm and Bluebricks (N+A, 2 originals)
- Certificate of incorporation (N+A)
- KYC: shareholder register, representative's passport copy, tax ID (varies by bank; beneficial owner confirmation only if no 25%+ individual)
- Acceptance of office (N+A)
- Power of attorney (N+A)
- Passport copy with affidavit (N+A)
- Representative director: certificate of residence with ID, seal report on the registry's form (N+A)
- Articles of incorporation (Korean/English)
- Foreign investment report (official form) or securities acquisition report
- Minutes of the inaugural general meeting of members
- Korean translations of your foreign documents
- Business registration application
- Corporate seal (free)
USD 5,500
Choose Yuhan Hoesa →Branch
Branch Office (Korean branch)
외국회사 국내지점 · Not a separate legal entity
Your foreign company itself does business in Korea through a registered branch. No share capital is needed, but the parent is directly responsible for the branch's obligations.
Choose this if
- You want to operate in Korea under your existing company
- You don't want to inject share capital
- You want to remit profits to head office directly, without a dividend process
Good to know
- A branch establishment report is filed with a Korean bank first; operating funds must come through that bank
- The representative can be any nationality and live anywhere
- More head-office documents are needed than for a subsidiary
- A branch can earn revenue in Korea (unlike a liaison office)
Documents you'll need
We generate the forms from your answers. Items marked N+A are notarized and apostilled in your home country.
From the head office- Certificate of corporate information (N+A, 2 originals)
- Certificate of corporate resolution (N+A, 2 originals)
- Power of attorney to our partner firm and Bluebricks (N+A)
- Certificate of incorporation, articles of incorporation and business profile (N+A, 2 originals each)
- KYC: shareholder register, representative's passport copy, tax ID (varies by bank; ultimate controller confirmation only if no 25%+ individual)
- Acceptance of office (N+A)
- Seal report on the registry's form (N+A)
- Certificate of residence with ID (N+A)
- Passport copy with affidavit (N+A)
- Branch establishment report and designated foreign exchange bank application (official forms)
- Korean translations of your foreign documents
- Business registration application
- Branch seal (free)
USD 5,500
Choose Branch →At a glance
| Jusik Hoesa | Yuhan Hoesa | Branch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | |||
| Separate Korean legal entity | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parent's liability | Limited to capital | Limited to capital | Unlimited |
| Share capital | Required (KRW only in the Articles) | Required (KRW only in the Articles) | None; operating funds via bank |
| First filing with the bank | Foreign investment or securities acquisition report | Foreign investment or securities acquisition report | Branch establishment report |
| Governance | |||
| Minimum directors | 1 (under KRW 1 bn) / 3 (KRW 1 bn+) | 1 | 1 representative |
| Board of directors | Required at KRW 1 bn+ | Optional | Not applicable |
| Statutory auditor | Required at KRW 1 bn+ | Optional | Not applicable |
| Director term | Max. 3 years (re-register on renewal) | No limit | No limit |
| Owners' meeting notice | 2 weeks (10 days under KRW 1 bn) | 1 week | Not applicable |
| Nationality / residency of officers | No requirement | No requirement | No requirement |
| Money & growth | |||
| Preferred / class shares | Possible | Single class only | No |
| Bonds | Possible | Not possible | No |
| Outside investors / IPO | Possible | Cannot list | No |
| Getting profits to the parent | Dividends (withholding tax, treaty rate) | Dividends (withholding tax, treaty rate) | Direct remittance of profits |
| Reporting | |||
| Publish balance sheet | Required | Not required | Not applicable |
| External audit | Assets or sales KRW 50 bn+, or 2 of 4 size tests | Same tests, plus 50+ members as a 5th test | Ask us |
Still unsure? Ask us for a free consultation. We'll recommend the right structure.
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Filing documents
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Next steps
- Wait for Bluebricks to approve your documents (usually 1 business day).
- Sign the documents marked "notarize" in front of a notary and get the apostille. Keep all signing dates identical.
- Upload a scan of each executed document here, then courier the originals to our Seoul office.
- We prepare the Korean translations from your executed copies and file the bank report; you then remit the capital.
Every document you sign is checked by Bluebricks before release. Please do not sign anything that has not been approved.
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We watch the dates for you. You'll also get these by email 30 days and 7 days before each deadline.
Notices from Bluebricks
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Many changes must be registered within 2 weeks. Late registration can lead to an administrative fine. Tell us early and our partner judicial scriveners will handle it.
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Disclaimer. Compliance alerts, notices and change reminders in this portal are provided for convenience only. They are based on the information we hold and on general rules, and may not cover every filing, deadline or change that applies to your company (for example, events we were not told about, industry-specific permits, or changes in law). Your company and its directors remain responsible for meeting all legal, registration and tax obligations. Post-establishment filings are separate services unless agreed otherwise. This portal is not legal or tax advice.
Legal
Privacy policy
How Bluebricks collects, uses and protects personal information, under Korea's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
Effective 7 October 2026
1. Personal information we process and why
| Purpose | Items | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Account and sign-in | Email address, sign-in records | Until you delete your account |
| Inquiries | Email, subject and message | 3 years after the inquiry |
| Company setup service (contract, filings, bank reports, KYC, business registration, virtual office, bookkeeping onboarding, compliance alerts) | Name, email, phone, country, job title, company details; nationality, date of birth, residential address, passport and ID copies, passport number, signature, shareholding and beneficial-ownership information; billing details | 5 years after the service ends, or longer where required by law |
| Contract and payment records | Agreement, invoices, payment records | 5 years (Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce); tax records as required by tax law |
We process unique identification information (passport number, alien registration number) only with your separate consent or where Korean law requires it for registration and bank reports.
2. Provision to third parties
With your consent we provide the necessary items to: our partner law firm and certified judicial scriveners (legal representation, registry filings); our partner certified tax firm (business registration, bookkeeping); the designated foreign exchange bank (foreign investment / branch reports, KYC, account opening); and public authorities such as the court registry and the National Tax Service (statutory filings). Recipients keep the information until their purpose is achieved or as required by law.
3. Processors and overseas transfer
| Processor (country) | Task | Location of data |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase, Inc. (USA) | Database, sign-in, file storage | Seoul, Republic of Korea (AWS ap-northeast-2) |
| Vercel Inc. (USA) | Website and server hosting | Seoul region; global edge network for public pages |
| Plus Five Five, Inc. "Resend" (USA) | Sending emails (sign-in codes, notices) | Tokyo, Japan |
| PayPal Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) | Card payments by PayPal invoice, if you choose it | PayPal's servers |
Information is transferred over encrypted connections (TLS) when you use the service. Retention follows section 1. You may refuse the transfer, but we then cannot provide the online service.
4. Your rights
You may request access, correction, deletion or suspension of processing of your personal information, and withdraw consent, at any time by contacting us. We respond without delay and within 10 days. A legal representative or authorized agent may make requests on your behalf.
5. Destruction
When the retention period ends or the purpose is achieved, we delete electronic files irreversibly and shred paper documents. Information we must keep by law is stored separately.
6. Security measures
Encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest; access control so that each client can see only their own case (row-level security) and only authorized staff can access client files; passwordless sign-in with one-time codes; access logs; staff confidentiality obligations; minimal collection.
7. Cookies and local storage
We use browser storage only to keep you signed in and to remember your language and currency. We do not use advertising cookies.
8. Privacy officer
Hyung Jun Wang, Representative, Bluebricks. Room 1606, Hanshin Building, 12 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04175. Email hello@bluebrickskorea.com or use the inquiry form.
9. Remedies
You may also contact the Personal Information Infringement Report Center (privacy.kisa.or.kr, +82 118), the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee (kopico.go.kr, 1833-6972), the Supreme Prosecutors' Office cyber investigation (spo.go.kr, 1301) or the Korean National Police Agency cyber bureau (ecrm.police.go.kr, 182).
10. Changes
We announce changes to this policy on this page at least 7 days before they take effect (30 days for material changes).
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