Investment Guide
Foreign Direct Investment
※ Please refer to 2025 Business in Korea published by FISC for comprehensive and detailed information on FDI.
Forms of FDI
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Acquisition of Equity Shares
Acquisition by a foreigner of shares or equity shares of a corporation or a business to establish continuous economic relations with a Korean corporation/business
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Long-term Loans
Loan of at least 5 years to foreign invested companies by companies in a capital investment relationship with the foreign or relevant investor
*Long-term loans may be provided only when equity investment has been made, and the average loan period of at least five years must be satisfied. -
Contribution to a Non-profit Organization(NPO), etc.
A contribution to an NPO or a company is recognized as FDI where the foreign contribution amount is at least KRW 50 million and accounts for 10% or more of the total amount and where certain conditions are met.
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Reinvestment of Unappropriated Retained Earnings
Investment of a foreign-invested company’s unappropriated retained earnings for certain purposes such as construction or expansion of a factory.