Requirements for a Korean Corporate Registered Office Address 

A corporation’s registered office address in Korea must satisfy the following legal and administrative conditions under the Korean Commercial Act and tax regulations. 

1. Must Be a Physical, Verifiable Address

• The address must be a real, physical location capable of receiving mail.

• A P.O. Box alone is not acceptable.

• Virtual offices are permitted, but documentary proof of the right to use the address is required.

2. Proof of Lease or Right of Use

One of the following documents is generally required for business registration:

• Lease Agreement

• Sublease Consent Letter (if subleasing)

• Letter of Consent for Gratuitous Use (if using an affiliate’s or acquaintance’s property)

Tax authorities may request documentary evidence of occupancy or usage rights.

3. Industry-Specific Restrictions

Certain business sectors impose stricter address requirements, for example:

• Food manufacturing or sales – sanitation and facility standards

• Private academies – minimum floor-space requirements

• Travel agencies – insurance and office requirements

• Medical institutions – separate licensing and facility standards

A simple virtual office may be rejected for licensed or regulated industries.

4. Building Zoning and Permitted Use

• The building’s registered use classification must be compatible with the intended business activity.

• Conflicts between residential zoning and commercial/manufacturing activities may result in rejection.

• Officetels may be used, but industry limitations can still apply.

5. Eligibility for Corporate Registration

• The address must be valid for commercial registry filing.

• Full unit details (building, floor, suite number) must be specified.

• Leasing under a foreign individual’s name is legally possible, but additional scrutiny may occur during banking or tax procedures if the individual lacks a Korean residence status.

6. Bank Account Opening Considerations

• Using only a virtual office address may increase the likelihood of bank account denial.

• On-site inspections or physical presence verification may be requested by banks.

7. Possible Tax Office Inspection

• Newly established corporations, foreign-invested entities, or regulated industries may be subject to on-site verification by the tax office.

• Signage, office equipment, and actual accessibility can be reviewed.

Use of our registered office address is structured to meet the general address requirements for Korean corporate incorporation. 

The monthly fee is USD 200, and a refundable security deposit of USD 600 applies.