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 again to and accountant for tax. It's inefficient.
- High Costs: Big law firms (Kim & Chang, etc.) charge exorbitant fees that destroy your budget.
- 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 your contracts with a legal eye and handle your tax filings with an accountant's precision.
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.
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: Monthly bookkeeping review, VAT filing, and withholding tax management.
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]
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 Law, Tax Litigation, M&A, Government Grants(R&D) Audit 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