The visas that allow foreigners to register a business in Korea are as follows:
- D8 (Corporate Investment) visa
- D9 (Trade Management) visa
- F2 (Residency) visa
- F4 (Overseas Korean) visa
- F5 (Permanent Resident) visa
- F6 (Marriage) visa
Additionally, the national spouse visa (F-6-1) is issued to foreigners married to Koreans. With this visa, you can engage in general business activities and register as a sole proprietor in Korea.
Required documents for foreign business registration:
- Business Registration Application
- Lease Contract
- Copy of the License (if the business requires any)
- Copy of the Foreigner Registration Card
- Tax Manager Appointment Report (if there's no domestic employee handling tax matters)
- Partnership Agreement (if it's a joint business, notarization required)