Social security contributions paid to a foreign country are not deductible against Korean income under the Korean income tax law. National Health Insurance (NHI) In general, foreigners working in Korea are required to subscribe to the NHI program, which is mandatory for all foreign expatriates and employees who earn employment income in Korea.
South Korean residents are subject to progressive income tax rates that range from 6% to 42%. Non-residents are subject to a flat income tax rate of 20% on their Korean-source income. Corporate Tax in South Korea. South Korean corporations are subject to a flat corporate tax rate of 22%.
If the foreign corporation has no PE in Korea, it will be subject to tax on its Korean-source income on a withholding basis in accordance with the tax laws and the relevant tax treaty, if applicable.
For example, a foreign worker who started working in South Korea starting from January 1, 2016, has to change to a progressive tax rate after January 1, 2021. A 19% Flat tax rate is favorable when your yearly salary is over KRW 130,000,000 (Around $106,000 USD).
Foreign employees or executive officers who start to work in Korea before 31 December 2023 may elect to apply for the flat tax rate of 20.9% (including the local income tax surcharge of 1.9%) for five consecutive tax years, without deductions (non-taxation, tax deductions, tax reductions/exemptions, and tax credits are forfeited).
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