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What is the company registry in South Korea?
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Ministry of SMEs and Startups 189, Cheongsa-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon Metropolitan City (920 Dunsan-dong) 1357 without area code
Startup Promotion Agency 3F, 5F, Capital Tower, 797 Hanbat-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea (931 Dunsan-dong) 1577-5475
About South Korea
The South Korea Companies Registry is located in Seoul and was founded in 2008.
South Korea officially the Republic of Korea (ROK) is a country in East Asia. The main language of South Korea is Korean which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English and Chinese spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Korean Republic won (KRW). The population of South Korea is over 52.08 million.
South Korea Economy
The Real GDP in South Korea is in the region of $2.615 trillion with a GDP per capita of $50,600. South Korea economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for South Korea are integrated circuits, cars, refined petroleum, plastics, machine parts.
Main Trading Partners of South Korea
The leading export and import partners for South Korea are:
Exports: China 25%, USA 18%, Hong Kong 4%, Japan 4%, Taiwan 4%
Imports: China 31%, USA 13%, Japan 9%, Germany 5%, Australia 4%
South Korea Certificate of Incorporation
The South Korea Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
South Korea Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local South Korea company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the South Korea register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential South Korea customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at South Korea Company Registry?
None but a South Korea company extract/profile will include where available:
South Korea Company Name
South Korea Representatives
South Korea Director and proprietors
South Korea Current status (active/inactive)
South Korea Activity / Type of business
South Korea Registered Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the South Korea Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local South Korea register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in South Korea
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in South Korea.
Types of Companies in South Korea
Businesses in South Korea can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
주식회사 [ko] or 株式會社 (jusik hoesa): ≈ kabushiki gaisha (Japan); plc (UK)
유한회사 [ko] or 有限會社 (yuhan hoesa): ≈ yūgen gaisha/gōdō gaisha (Japan); Ltd. (UK); GmbH (Germany)
유한책임회사 [ko] or 有限責任會社 (yuhan chaeg-im hoesa): limited liability company; ≈ gōdō gaisha (Japan)
합자회사 [ko] or 合資會社 (hapja hoesa): gōshi gaisha (Japan); corporation similar to a limited partnership
합명회사 [ko] or 合名會社 (hapmyeong hoesa): gōmei gaisha (Japan); corporation similar to a general partnership
What is the language(s) of the South Korea Company Registry?
The South Korea Company Register is in Korean language only.
South Korea Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Korea (Republic) has 118 embassies abroad, as well as 173 consulates and eight other representations.
Seoul, the capital of the the Republic of Korea, hosts 116 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 98 consulates and another four representations located in the the Republic of Korea.
South Korea Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of South Korea. Our local partner is based in Seoul which enables us to do site visits throughout all of South Korea including Ulsan, Busan, Incheon and Daegu. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
South Korea Country Rating
The current bond ratings for South Korea from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
South Korea Moody's rating: Aa2 (first obtained in 2015)
South Korea Standard & Poors rating: AA (first obtained in 2016)
South Korea Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an South Korea Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including South Korea.
South Korea Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including South Korea. Our specialist South Korea skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
South Korea Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides South Korea Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in South Korea. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
South Korea Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in South Korea ?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in South Korea ?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in South Korea ?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.