CPA-LED BOUTIQUE ACCOUNTING,
PAYROLL & TAX FIRM IN KOREA

Senior professionals directly support foreign subsidiaries and branches in Korea—with clear English communication and replies within one Korean business day.

Monthly Bookkeeping · Payroll Administration
Tax Filings · HQ Reporting

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Email-first inquiries welcome. Tell us your entity type, employee count and key deadlines.

CPA-LED BOUTIQUE ACCOUNTING,
PAYROLL & TAX FIRM IN KOREA

Senior-Led Support for Foreign Companies

Senior professionals directly support foreign subsidiaries and branches in Korea—with clear English communication, practical local coordination and replies within one Korean business day.

Monthly Bookkeeping · Payroll Administration · Tax Filings
Payment Administration · HQ Reporting

Direct access to experienced professionals—without layers of junior handoffs. More than 20 years of combined experience supporting international businesses in Korea.

REQUEST A SERVICE PROPOSAL

Email-first inquiries welcome. Tell us your entity type, employee count and key deadlines.

20+ Years

Professional Experience

100+

Foreign Companies Supported

1 Korean Business Day

Inquiry Response Target

WHY KTE

Why Foreign Companies Choose KTE

Managing a Korean subsidiary or branch requires accounting, payroll, tax filings and finance administration to work together—not as separate tasks.

KTE provides coordinated, CPA-led support through one responsive point of contact, helping foreign companies manage their Korean operations with clarity and confidence.

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OUR SERVICES

Practical Support for Your Korean Operations

KTE coordinates accounting, payroll, tax compliance and finance administration through one responsive point of contact.

Company Setup & Registration

Plan and coordinate foreign investment, incorporation, tax registration and banking setup.

Bookkeeping & Finance Support

Maintain Korean statutory books, financial reporting and day-to-day finance administration.

 Payroll & HR Challenges for Foreign Firms: Navigating the complexities of South Korea's bookkeeping, payroll, and labor laws is a daunting task for many foreign businesses, exacerbated by frequent revisions to labor and social insurance regulations. Our services, designed to alleviate these challenges, include accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll management, supported by our team of English-speaking accountants. We specialize in Korean accounting practices, establishing ourselves as a premier accounting firm in Korea. Our English-speaking CPAs in Korea are well-versed in local regulations, ensuring compliance and peace of mind. We also offer expat accountant services in Seoul, catering to the unique needs of the international community. As a Korean boutique accounting firm, we are committed to providing personalized and comprehensive support to navigate the intricacies of payroll and HR regulations in South Korea.

Payroll Services

Manage Korean payroll, social insurance, withholding tax, expatriates and approved payment coordination.

Payment Administration & HQ Reporting

We coordinate payments, cash flow and management reporting, giving overseas headquarters clear visibility over their Korean operations.

Tax Filing & Advisory

Handle VAT, corporate tax and international tax compliance with practical advice.

Audit & Attest

Support statutory audits, special-purpose reviews and financial due diligence.

CLIENT SUCCESS

Senior-Led Support for Foreign Companies in Korea

See how KTE helps overseas headquarters, foreign employers and global service providers solve practical payroll and market-entry challenges in Korea.

COMPLEX PAYROLL

From Provider Transition to Stable Payroll

A controlled transition and long-term payroll support for a foreign-invested company with approximately 100 employees and complex working arrangements.

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EOR & COST PLANNING

Korea Payroll Cost Simulations for a Global EOR

Transparent employer-cost and net-pay simulations with prompt revisions and practical local payroll guidance before hiring.

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MARKET-ENTRY REVIEW

Correcting a Structure That Did Not Fit the Business

An independent review of a Korea branch structure, followed by prioritised corrective action and clearer ongoing compliance ownership.

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LET’S TALK

Need Reliable Accounting, Payroll or Tax Support in Korea?

Tell us about your Korean operations and we will recommend a practical scope of support.

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CPA-led accounting, payroll, tax and finance support for foreign-invested companies in Korea. Clear English communication and practical local coordination for overseas headquarters.

contact us

heebong@star-tax.kr
siyoon@star-tax.kr

405, Trade Tower, 511 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Korea (06164)