Soft Landing in Korea: Legal & Tax, All in One Place
Are you entering the Korean market? Don't hire a law firm AND an accounting firm separately.
MK Partners provides a unified solution by a dual-qualified expert (Attorney + CPA).
The Problem (Pain Points)
Doing Business in Korea is Complicated.
- Fragmented Services: You have to explain your business to a lawyer for contracts, and an accountant for tax. It's inefficient.
- Cost Structure: Large-firm engagements are structured for large mandates. For a subsidiary setup or a mid-size deal, the fee structure often does not match the scope.
- Hidden Risks: Rigid labor laws and complex tax regulation in Korea can lead to unexpected penalties.
Why MK Partners?
1. Dual License Efficiency (Attorney + KICPA)
I am both a Korean Attorney and a Certified Public Accountant (KICPA).
I review the tax implications of your decisions with an accountant's eye. Filings are handled by our partner accounting firm under my supervision.
One point of contact, half the communication cost.
2. Financial Advisory Background (Ex-Big 4 FAS)
Coming from a Big 4 Financial Advisory Services (FAS) background, I understand numbers, valuations, and deal structures—not just legal codes.
I speak the language of business and finance.
3. Global Standards & Integrity
With extensive experience in International NGOs, I understand cross-border compliance and maintain the highest ethical standards.
I bridge the gap between your HQ's expectations and Korea's reality.
Team (How We work)
You get one point of contact and one integrated process.
I handle the legal structure and financial analysis myself.
Bookkeeping, payroll, and registration go to a fixed panel of firms I work with and supervise.
Third-party fees are passed through at cost — no markup.
Services (What We Do)
Service 1. Market Entry (Setup)
Incorporation: Establishment of subsidiary/branch/liaison office.
FDI Registration: Handling Foreign Direct Investment reports to banks/government.
Visa Support: D-8 (Corporate Investor) Visa advisory for expatriates.
Service 2. Monthly Operations (Retainer)
Fractional GC & CFO: We act as your outsourced General Counsel and Finance Director.
Tax & Bookkeeping: Managed through our partner accounting firm. I review the output and flag risks before you sign.
HR & Labor: Employment contract review and labor law compliance check (essential in Korea).
Service 3. Deals & Crisis Management
M&A Due Diligence: Integrated legal and financial due diligence for acquiring Korean companies.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation Support & Strategy (in collaboration with Partner Law Firm).
Service 4 Private Client Services (For Executives)
We provide discreet legal and tax support for C-level executives and business owners.
Wealth Management: Real estate acquisition, inheritance tax planning, and personal tax filing.
Private Risk Management (Advisory on personal legal issues and coordination of defense strategy)
Profile
Lead Partner Myungkyu Kim (Attorney at Law / CPA)
"I act as your local partner, navigating complex Korean regulations so you can focus on growing your business."
[Qualifications]
Admitted to the Korean Bar
Member of the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants (KICPA)
[Experience]
Shareholder Engagement: Former ESG team, Korean asset management firm. Led activist campaigns at listed companies — open letters, shareholder proposals, inspection of accounting books, and a proxy contest at an AGM.
Financial Advisory: Former Manager at a Major Accounting Firm (FAS - Deal Advisory)
International Experience: Former Manager at International NGOs (Nepal, Pakistan, Uganda), handling cross-border finance and HR.
Expertise: Corporate Governance, Ownership & Succession, M&A, Internal Investigation, Regulatory Defense.
Contact
Ready to Start?
We offer a streamlined communication channel via Email, Zoom, or Google Meet.
E-mail: mkkim@mkpartners.dev
Office: (06644) 7F, 123, Seochojungang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/myungkyukim88