S.Korea’s Value-Added Tax: Sales-related points to Consider
The National Tax Service of South Korea provides valuable information through their official blog on how taxpayers can strategically save on their Value-Added Tax (VAT). This guide, part one of a series, focuses on points related to sales. Understanding VAT and the Consequences of Non-Compliance Value-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on the added value of […]
How To Save on Value Added Tax (VAT) for Businesses in Korea
Understanding how to manage your VAT efficiently can lead to meaningful savings for your business. This article explores the essential points related to purchases that can help you minimize your VAT tax obligations legally and effectively. Proper Invoice Issuance One of the fundamental aspects of managing VAT in Korea is ensuring that invoices are issued […]
2024 H1 Labor Incentive Application: Who Is It For?
The first half of 2024’s Labor Incentive Application in Korea has been made available for potential applicants to consider. Starting September 1st and running through to the 19th, any current workers or individuals who fall under the set eligibility parameters can apply for this financial support. This article provides a detailed take on Labor and […]
The Implications of Penalty Tax and its Reductions for Taxpayers in Korea
As a taxpayer, it is crucial to be aware of penalty tax. This article will help you understand all the complexities you need to know about penalty tax levies and its reductions, enabling you to avoid unnecessary tax payments by observing tax declaration and payment schedules. Understanding Penalty Tax Levies in Korea Penalty tax is […]
Registering a Business in South Korea Made Easier
Registering a business in South Korea has become easier and hassle-free. The need to visit tax offices in person has been eliminated. Thanks to new digital services provided by the National Tax Service (NTS) and the HomeTax mobile application, potential entrepreneurs can register their business from anywhere, at any time. Improvements in the Business Registration […]
A YOY Decline in Overseas Financial Account Declarations in Korea
This year saw 4,957 declarations filed for overseas financial accounts amounting to KRW 64.9 trillion (∼USD 56 billion). The number of declarations was down 8.5% from last year’s 5,419, representing a 65.2% decrease in the declared amount of KRW 186.4 trillion (∼USD 161 billion). Decline in Reported Overseas Financial Assets The sharp drop in both […]
Korea VAT Filing: Case Review for VAT Refund Rejected
July is the month for the first round of Value Added Tax (VAT) reporting in 2024. If you’re one of the 6.71 million people who need to file, mark your calendar for Thursday, July 25th. That’s your deadline to report and pay your VAT in Korea. We’ve got about 260,000 more people filing this time […]
What is a Tax Invoice?
Tax invoice plays a crucial part of accounting and income tax reporting in Korea. Tax invoice has a specific format required by tax law, whereas an invoice has relevantly free style. There are two kinds of tax invoices, one is a paper tax invoice and the other is an E-tax invoice (or electronic tax invoice). […]
Updates on Health Care System in Korea
Starting 1 September 2022 the National Health Insurance(NHI) will change its calculation method for self-employed insured from a point system to a premium rate system. This posting is relevant to those who are thinking of doing freelancing work in Korea. The social insurance rate changes every year, and its impact is getting bigger than ever. […]
Can my car be a business expense? — Tax saving tips for small business owners in S. Korea
Can I take advantage of my car by reporting it as a business vehicle? Yes, you can. You can report a business vehicle expense up to KRW 15,000,000 a year. According to Korean income tax law, you can deduct your vehicle expense which is only related to ‘business usage’. The business usage amount is computed […]