Strategic Market Entry: China & Korea

Unlock the potential of the "World's Factory" and Asia's premium consumer market. We provide end-to-end support for WFOE setup in China and FDI registration in South Korea.

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China Korea Market Entry

Establish a Company in China (WFOE)

Direct access to the world's largest supply chain and consumer market.

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE)

A WFOE is a limited liability company wholly owned by foreign investors. It offers full control and independence.

  • Full Control: No need for a Chinese partner (100% foreign ownership).
  • Revenue Generation: Can issue official tax invoices (Fapiao) and receive RMB.
  • IP Protection: Better control over intellectual property and trade secrets.
  • Hiring: Directly hire local employees.

Key Tax Structures (2025)

Corporate Income Tax (CIT) 25% (Standard)
15% for High-Tech Enterprises
Value Added Tax (VAT) 13% (General Goods)
6% - 9% (Services)
Dividend Tax 10% (Withholding tax on profit repatriation)

Step-by-Step WFOE Registration Guide

1. Name Approval

Pre-approval of Chinese company name with AMR.

2. Business License

Apply via MOFCOM and AIC for official license.

3. Company Chops

Carving official seals (Legal, Financial, Contract).

4. Bank & Tax

Open Capital & Basic accounts, then Tax Registration.

Establish a Company in South Korea (FDI)

Enter Asia's trend-setting market with strong legal protection.

Key Tax Structures (2025)

Corporate Income Tax 10% - 25%
Progressive rate based on income
Value Added Tax (VAT) 10% (Standard)
Local Income Tax ~10% of CIT amount

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

South Korea offers a transparent and incentivized system for foreign investors.

  • 100% Foreign Ownership: Permitted in most sectors.
  • D-8 Investment Visa: Residency for investors/executives (requires 100M KRW capital).
  • Ease of Doing Business: Highly digitalized government services.
  • Strategic Hub: Access to Free Economic Zones (FEZs).

Step-by-Step FDI Registration Guide

1. FDI Notification

Report investment to KOTRA or Foreign Exchange Bank.

2. Capital Remittance

Transfer min. 100M KRW investment capital.

3. Court Registration

Incorporate the legal entity at Court Registry.

4. Biz & FIC Reg

Get Tax ID and Final Foreign Invested Company Cert.

FAQs
FAQs

Common Questions

icon 1. What is the minimum capital for a China WFOE?

Officially, there is no fixed minimum registered capital for most industries. However, you must commit to a subscribed capital amount, which can be paid over time (e.g. 5 years under the 2024 Company Law). A reasonable amount should cover 6–12 months of operating expenses.

To qualify for a D-8 Corporate Investment Visa, you generally need to invest at least KRW 100 million (around USD 75,000) into your Korean company and hold a minimum of 10% ownership.

China: Usually 2–3 months, depending on city and banking procedures.
South Korea: Around 4–6 weeks thanks to highly digitalized systems.

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