Food
Selling Health Functional Foods Online From Home in Korea — Do You Need a Sales Report?
Even online-only sellers of health functional foods in Korea must file a sales business report. If b...
Nov 5, 2026Read
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Manufacturing
Factory Registration in a Leased Building in Korea — Can a Tenant Register?
A leased building can still be registered as a factory in Korea. Factories under 500 square metres m...
Nov 4, 2026Read
IT & Telecom
Do I Need a Value-Added Telecom Business Report in Korea for My Online Store or App?
Not every online store or app operator in Korea files a report. Small operators providing value-adde...
Nov 3, 2026Read
Licensing & Permits
Permit Application Procedure Through an Administrative Agent in Korea — From Delegation to Decision Notice
A delegated permit filing in Korea moves through set stages: fixing the scope of delegation, prepari...
Nov 2, 2026Read
Business Certification
Venture Company Confirmation Types in Korea Compared — Investment, R&D and Innovative Growth
Korean venture company confirmation has three types: venture investment, R&D and innovative growth. ...
Nov 1, 2026Read
Accommodation
Urban Guesthouse Change Registration in Korea — Business Name and Representative Changes, Succession Report, Suspension Notice
Changed the business name or representative of your registered urban guesthouse? You have 30 days to...
Oct 31, 2026Read
Quasi-drugs & Cosmetics
Quasi-Drug vs Cosmetics in Korea — Legal Definitions, Product Examples and Licensing Routes
A quasi-drug in Korea goes through a manufacturing business report and a product permit or report un...
Oct 30, 2026Read
Corporate Formation
Korean Nonprofit Association Dissolution Procedure — General Meeting, Registration, Creditor Notice and Liquidation
Closing a nonprofit incorporated association in Korea follows a fixed order: dissolution resolution,...
Oct 29, 2026Read
Logistics
International Freight Forwarding Business Transfer in Korea — Succession Report Within 30 Days
A registered international freight forwarding business can pass to a new owner by transfer, inherita...
Oct 28, 2026Read
IT & Telecom
LBS Business Change Report in Korea — Trade Name, Office Address, Location Information System and Succession
A location-based service (LBS) business report is not a one-time step. Changing the trade name, prin...
Oct 27, 2026Read
Food
HACCP Certification Change in Korea — Relocation and CCP Change Applications
A certified HACCP establishment must obtain change certification before relocating or changing a cri...
Oct 26, 2026Read
Food
Food Manufacturing Business and Mail-Order Report in Korea — What You Need to Sell Food You Make Online
To sell food you make online in Korea, you need a business registration or report under the Food San...
Oct 25, 2026Read
Cosmetics
Cosmetics Responsible Distributor Change Registration in Korea — 30-Day Deadline, Documents, Manager Replacement
If the representative, trade name, address, responsible sales manager or distribution type changes, ...
Oct 24, 2026Read
Licensing & Permits
Who Can Act as a Licensing Administrative Agent in Korea — Qualification and How to Verify It
Passing the state exam is not enough to act as a licensing administrative agent in Korea. Here is th...
Oct 8, 2026Read
Business Certification
Mainbiz Certification Renewal in Korea — Validity Period, Extension Window and Cancellation
A Mainbiz certificate is valid for 3 years. Here is when to apply for extension, how the renewal ass...
Oct 7, 2026Read
Business Certification
Corporate R&D Center Registration in Korea — Required Documents and What Each One Proves
Since February 2026 a separate statute governs corporate R&D centers in Korea. Here is the applicati...
Oct 6, 2026Read