About

A practical bridge between global HQ and Korean tax rules

Why K-ITAX exists, what it covers, and how it approaches Korean tax for global business teams.

K-ITAX is an independent publication dedicated to helping international businesses better understand Korean tax rules. Its goal is simple: to explain Korean tax rules in plain English and provide practical insights for global tax, finance, and legal professionals navigating the Korean tax landscape.

Rather than summarizing legislation or reporting legal developments, K-ITAX focuses on how Korean tax rules operate in practice — highlighting common questions, recurring issues, and practical considerations frequently encountered by multinational businesses.

Areas of focus

  • International tax advisory for multinational companies
  • Korean corporate income tax (CIT) compliance and advisory
  • Value Added Tax (VAT) and withholding tax matters
  • Transfer pricing and related-party transactions
  • Permanent establishment (PE) risk assessment
  • Tax audits and tax controversy support
  • Global information reporting and Pillar Two developments

Editorial Approach

K-ITAX is written from a practitioner's perspective, emphasizing how Korean tax rules are applied in real business situations rather than simply what the law says.

The articles reflect the author's personal views and are provided solely for general educational and informational purposes. They do not represent the views of any current or former employer or any other organization.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal or tax advice, nor does reading or using this site create an attorney-client or advisor-client relationship. Professional advice should always be obtained based on the specific facts and circumstances of each situation.

Please refer to the full disclaimer for additional information.

K-ITAX at a glance

30+Short-form videos on Korean tax topics
8Core focus areas, from VAT to Pillar Two
ENContent built for global business teams, in English
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Korean tax, in 60 seconds

K-ITAX also publishes short-form videos breaking down Korean tax topics for foreign businesses — VAT, transfer pricing, PE, withholding tax, Pillar Two, and more.

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K-ITAX Shorts

Bite-sized explainers on Korean tax rules, built for people who don't have time to read a 40-page client alert.

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