Acquisition of Korean Companies by Foreign Companies
When a foreign company acquires a Korean company or establishes a joint venture (JV) in Korea as part of a cross-border M&A transaction, one area that can pose…
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Business Succession: Key Legal Issues When a Second-Generation Overseas Korean Inherits Shares in a Korean Family Company
Passing shares in a successful Korean family business to a second-generation child living overseas is far more than a simple transfer of wealth. It is a complex legal…
Korea-U.S. Estate Tax: How Much Tax Could You Pay If Your Parents Own Assets in Both Korea and the United States?
If your parents own real estate, stocks, bank deposits, or other assets in both Korea and the United States, their estate may potentially be subject to estate or…
Can I Sell Inherited Real Estate in Korea Without Traveling to Korea?
When parents pass away leaving real estate in Korea, such as an apartment or land, children living overseas may find it difficult to travel to Korea because of…
Can Korean Assets Be Passed on Through a Foreign Trust?
Overseas Koreans and Korean Americans who have lived for many years in common-law jurisdictions such as the United States often use Living Trusts, including Revocable Trusts, or Irrevocable…
How to File a Criminal Complaint in Korea for Fraud While Living Overseas: A Guide for Overseas Koreans
Fraud targeting overseas Koreans has become increasingly common, particularly in cases involving real estate investments, personal loans, and business investments. Offenders often exploit the fact that the victim…
If You Are Going Through a Divorce with Your Korean Spouse While Living Overseas: Jurisdiction, Child Custody, and Property Division
If you are living overseas and unexpectedly receive divorce papers filed by your spouse in Korea, the situation can be overwhelming. Physical distance, time-zone differences, and the process…
Subsidiary vs. Branch vs. Representative Office: Choosing the Right Business Structure for Entering the Korean Market
“Can’t we just start with any structure and change it later?” This is one of the most common questions we receive from foreign companies considering entry into the…
What Does It Take to Qualify as a“Foreign Investment” under Korea’s Foreign Investment Promotion Act (FIPA)?
A Comprehensive Guide to Foreign Investment Notification Requirements “If I send money from overseas to establish a company in Korea, does that automatically make it a foreign-invested company?”…
D-8 vs. D-9 vs. E-7: Which Korean Business Visa Is Right for Your Company?
South Korea continues to attract global businesses thanks to its strong manufacturing base, sophisticated consumer market, and strategic position as a gateway to Asia. However, once a company…