Income Tax
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Tax in Korea for Foreign Hosts
A practical guide for foreign hosts reviewing Korean income tax, VAT, lodging permission, platform payouts, expenses, and records for short-term rentals.
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Korea Tax Guide for Foreigners
Simple guides for income tax, year-end settlement, 3.3% freelancer tax refunds, Hometax, and tax documents in Korea.
Hometax Guides
How to Amend a Korean Tax Return and Claim a Refund
How foreigners can correct a Korean tax return, distinguish an additional-tax amendment from a refund claim, and organize evidence before filing.
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Bookkeeping Requirements in Korea for Foreign Freelancers
A practical Korean bookkeeping guide for foreign freelancers and sole proprietors, covering ledgers, evidence, expense records, filing methods, and retention.
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Business Income vs Other Income in Korea for Foreigners
How foreigners in Korea can distinguish recurring business income from one-off other income, and why the classification affects expenses, withholding, records, and May tax filing.
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Business Registration for Foreign Freelancers in Korea
A cautious guide for foreign freelancers in Korea who are asked about business registration, Hometax records, invoices, and tax filing.
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Can Foreigners Claim Korea's Earned Income Tax Credit?
A 2026 eligibility guide to Korea's earned income and child tax credits for foreign residents, including nationality exceptions, household tests, income, property, and application timing.
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How to Check Your Korean Tax Refund Status
A general Hometax procedure for checking Korean tax refund status after filing or after tax office processing.
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How to File Income Tax on Hometax as a Foreigner
A general step-by-step Hometax filing procedure for foreigners who need to review Korean income tax filing.
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Income Tax
Understand when foreign workers, freelancers, and residents may need to file Korean income tax.
Year-End Settlement
Learn how employer year-end tax settlement works and when extra filing may still be needed.
3.3% Freelancer Tax
Start with Korean 3.3% withholding tax, refund checks, and May filing basics.
Hometax Guides
Step-by-step guides for signing up, filing, paying, and checking refund status on Hometax.
Tax Documents
Find certificates commonly requested for visa, banking, employment, or income proof.
Visa & Tax
Connect tax residency, income proof, and document preparation for foreigners in Korea.
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