[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 & Invoicing

  • ​Goal: 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.