Resources & Support
Government programs, support centers, and tools for foreign entrepreneurs and investors in Korea.
Featured Programs
Global Startup Center (GSC)
글로벌 스타트업 센터
Korea's one-stop hub for foreign entrepreneurs. Located in TIPS Town, Gangnam, Seoul. Provides office space, visa support, incorporation assistance, acceleration programs, and up to ₩60M in business funding.
Direct pathway to D-8-4 (Tech Startup) and D-10-2 (Startup Prep) visas through OASIS program
OASIS Program
창업이민종합지원시스템
The official program that qualifies foreign entrepreneurs for Korea's startup visa (D-8-4). Complete 9 course modules to earn points toward visa eligibility. No minimum investment required.
Korea's main startup support portal. Lists all government startup programs, TIPS, and grant opportunities.
K-Startup Grand Challenge winners can qualify for D-8-4 visa.
Government agency operating startup support programs including GSC. Manages startup funding, incubation, and acceleration programs nationwide.
Korea's premier startup acceleration program. Selected startups receive up to ₩500M in R&D funding and operational support.
TIPS selection significantly strengthens D-8 and D-10-2 visa applications.
Seoul Metropolitan Government's startup support center. Offers office space, programs, and global market entry support.
Korea's official foreign investment promotion agency. Provides one-stop service for foreign investors including registration, incentives, and grievance resolution.
Handles Foreign Investment Notification required for D-8 visa.
Physical support center for foreign companies. Provides temporary office space, consultation rooms, and administrative support during the establishment phase.
Resolves grievances and difficulties faced by foreign-invested companies in Korea. Free service provided by KOTRA.
Korea Immigration Service online platform. Visa applications, extensions, status changes, and alien registration.
Main government body handling all immigration matters. Visit local offices for in-person visa applications and consultations.
Free multilingual consultation for foreigners in Seoul. Visa, legal, tax, and daily life support in 10+ languages.
Free legal consultation and representation for foreigners in Korea. Covers civil, criminal, and administrative cases.
Korea's tax authority. Provides English-language tax filing guides and foreigner-specific tax information.
Major startup hub in Gangnam. Offers co-working space, programs, and investment connections.
Korea's Silicon Valley in Gyeonggi Province. Home to major tech companies and startup offices.
Designated zones offering tax incentives, reduced rent, and infrastructure for foreign-invested companies.
Operating in a Foreign Investment Zone can strengthen D-8 visa renewal applications.
Government policy bank that provides financing for foreign-invested companies and startups.
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