Expert Help for Foreign Businesses in Korea

our history

Our journey began in 2007 when we joined Deloitte Tax Group as staff members. Within this prestigious international accounting firm, we gained extensive experience in various tax advisory services, particularly those aimed at foreign individuals and corporations. This invaluable exposure laid a strong foundation for our expertise in serving international clients.

After accumulating significant experience in major corporations, we became founding members of THECL Accounting Firm in 2016. At THECL, we honed our skills in providing tailored services that meet the unique needs of each client, establishing ourselves as a boutique accounting firm known for personalized and high-quality service.

Now, in May 2024, we are excited to announce our new venture as part of STAR GROUP, in collaboration with the startup legal experts at STAR LAW FIRM. This dynamic partnership allows us to deliver top-tier legal and tax services to our diverse foreign clientele in Korea. Additionally, in May 2024, STAR TAX has relocated to Trade Tower. Located in one of Seoul’s most vibrant and accessible areas, Trade Tower is a well-known landmark, making it convenient for our international clients to find us.

We are committed to providing exceptional support and expertise, ensuring our clients receive the best possible service. Join us on this exciting new chapter, and let us help you navigate the complexities of doing business in Korea with confidence and success.

STAR Tax & BPO is located at #405 Trade Tower

DELIGHTED CLIENTS SERVED BY US

Explore the success stories of our diverse clientele! Our team of skilled Korean CPAs and para-professionals is well-versed in the unique challenges our clients encounter across various industries.

GEN.G ESPORTS

Established in 2017, Gen.G is the only major organization that owns and operates top teams in the world’s leading esports markets — China, South Korea, and the USA.

hello82

hello82 is a global platform fostering Hallyu content, connecting creatively with a diverse audience. Showcasing Korea’s unique culture, it stands as a hub for global entertainment.

THIRD BRIDGE GROUP

Third Bridge is a global investment research firm, delivering unique human-led insights to major hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity funds, and management consultancies

LOTTE FOUNDATION

Lotte Foundation is a non-profit organization within the Lotte Group, providing various scholarships and educational welfare support projects for outstanding talented individuals.

CODA PAYMENTS

Coda Payments facilitates payment collection for app developers and online game publishers in Southeast Asia, addressing the challenge of digital content purchases.

CAE

Global semiconductor trader using data-driven solutions to optimize transactions for clients, ensuring safety and superior financial outcomes.

NEW POWER PARTNERS

Leading the way in green energy, New Power Partners shapes the future of wind energy through innovation and sustainable practices.

Wooridul Hospital

Worridul Hospital is a leading healthcare provider that has focused on spine treatments for over three decades to become a top-30 technologically advanced hospital worldwide.

WHO WE ARE – KOREAN CPA

Korean CPA

SONG I YOON
STAR TAX Director, Licensed CPA in Washington, USA

Song I Yoon received her CPA license from Washington State, USA in 2011 and has accumulated over a decade of experience providing outsourcing services to foreign companies and non-Koreans in South Korea since 2008. Song’s professional journey includes working as a CPA in Deloitte Tax Group’s Global Employers Services (GES) division, handling tax consulting and filing services in Korea for numerous expatriates. She also served as the lead CPA for international services at Seonjin Accounting. Song held the position of finance/admin lead at an IT startup in Pangyo, where her expertise covered all aspects of accounting and tax needs for startups in South Korea. She graduated with an accounting major from the Ohio State University.

CPA Korea

HEE BONG PARK
STAR TAX Partner, South Korean Licensed CPA

Hee Bong Park, the lead partner at STAR TAX, is a licensed Korean CPA and certified tax accountant with over 17 years of expertise. His experience includes international tax consulting services such as tax audit defense, appeals, and BEPS & TP documentation for global firms. Park has held roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Deloitte Korea, and served as the in-charge CPA for international tax advisory and dispute control at Daewoo Engineering & Construction (Daewoo E&C). A Seoul National University graduate, he became an external tax advisor for the Seoul Tax Office in 2016.