[GSC] Step-by-Step Hometax Workshop

🧾 GSC Hometax Masterclass for Foreign Founders!

Navigating South Korea’s Hometax (홈택스) system as a foreign entrepreneur can be overwhelming—from Alien Registration Numbers (ARC) and Joint Certificates to issuing tax invoices and filing tax returns.

Join GSC’s practical 3-Session Hometax Masterclass designed specifically to help foreign startup founders set up, manage, and execute essential tax tasks in Korea with confidence!

📅 Schedule & Topics

Session 1 - Hometax Starter Kit (Aug 5th Wednesday): Level 1 —Goal: Successfully log in and authenticate yourself on Hometax.

Hometax Account Registration (ID/Password)

Understanding Joint Certificates (Bank vs. Universal vs. Tax Invoice use)

System Login & Basic Navigation

Session 2 - Tax Invoice Lab (Aug 7th Friday):— Sales & InvoicingGoal: Issue Tax Invoices (세금계산서) accurately.

Certificate preparation for Electronic Tax Invoices

Understanding the core concepts of Tax Invoices

Hands-on practice: Issuing tax invoices

(Optional) Registering a corporate business account

Session 3 - Tax Report Breaker (Aug 13th Thursday): — Practical Filing (Withholding Tax & Business Types)Goal: File withholding tax and manage business classifications.

Withholding tax filing for regular employees (Payroll)

Withholding tax filing for freelancers / contract workers

Checking business categories and expense ratios

Changing/updating business classification

📍 Location: Global Startup Center (GSC), 1st Floor (165 Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul)

⏰ Time: 1 PM - 2 PM

🎟️ Admission: Free (Registration Required)

🎒 What to Bring (Prerequisites)

To get the most out of this hands-on session, please bring the following:

✔️ Corporate Bank Account & Online Banking Access (Mandatory)

✔️ OTP Card or OTP Token (Mandatory)

✔️ Hometax ID/Password (If you don't have one, please indicate in the registration survey so we can cover registration during Level 1)

📩 Contact: program@startup-korea.com

⚠️ Important Notice on Attendance

No-Show Policy: Places are limited. If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration at least 24 hours in advance so others on the waitlist can join.

Frequent no-shows or late arrivals without prior notice may restrict your participation in future GSC programs and office hours.