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Can Foreigners Run a Travel Agency in Korea? Registration Basics
To plan and sell travel products in Korea, you need to register a travel business under the Tourism Promotion Act. A company set up by foreigners can register if it meets the requirements; capital and preparation differ by type.
Contact an expert ↗Key points
• Travel businesses are divided into general, domestic & outbound, and domestic types.
• You need the capital, office and guarantee insurance required for your type.
• Registration is made with the authority where the business is located.
• You need the capital, office and guarantee insurance required for your type.
• Registration is made with the authority where the business is located.
What to prepare and check
- Company registration and business registration documents
- Proof of meeting the capital requirement for your type
- Lease for an independent office
- Plan for guarantee insurance
- Check that representatives and executives have no disqualifications
Practical cautions
Sequence
Plan the order: incorporation → business registration → travel registration → guarantee insurance.
Visa link
If you are also preparing a D-8 visa, the registration schedule affects the visa review.
Frequently asked questions
Can an individual foreigner register a travel business?
It depends on your status and business form, so check first.
Is registration needed if we only serve foreign tourists?
Yes, if the activity qualifies as a travel business, regardless of the customers.
Note
This article is general information. Actual requirements and documents may vary by nationality, current status, the law at the time of application and the competent authority's decision.
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