Corporate Registration Apostille in Korea

Korean corporate registration certificates (법인등기부등본) apostilled for the United States are required for registering a US subsidiary of a Korean company, opening US bank accounts in the company name, executing US contracts, and participating in US government procurement. USCIS also requires company documentation for certain employment-based visa petitions.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Germany are required for Handelsregister filings (German commercial registry), opening German bank accounts, and executing contracts in Germany.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for France are required for registering with the Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés (RCS), opening French bank accounts, and executing French commercial contracts.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for the UK are required for Companies House filings, UK bank account opening, and commercial contracts.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Canada are required for registering a Canadian subsidiary, opening Canadian bank accounts, and executing commercial contracts.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Australia are required for ASIC company registration, opening Australian bank accounts, and executing commercial contracts.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Japan are required for setting up a Japanese branch or subsidiary, opening Japanese bank accounts, and executing commercial contracts in Japan.

Korean corporate registration certificates (법인등기부등본) apostilled for Spain are required for establishing a branch or subsidiary in Spain, opening Spanish corporate bank accounts, and executing commercial contracts with Spanish counterparties. The document must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated via traducción jurada.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for the Netherlands are required for registering a Dutch branch, opening Dutch business bank accounts, and executing contracts with Dutch partners. The document must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated by a beëdigd vertaler.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Italy are required for establishing an Italian branch, opening Italian corporate bank accounts, and executing notarized contracts. The document must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and translated with an asseverata Italian translation.

Korean corporate registration certificates (법인등기부등본) apostilled for Singapore are required for ACRA branch office registration, opening Singapore bank accounts, executing commercial contracts, and BizFile+ filings. Singapore joined the Hague Convention in 2021 — Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostilles are accepted directly.

Korean corporate registration certificates (법인등기부등본) for Vietnam now take a standard Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostille. Viet Nam's accession to the Hague Apostille Convention entered into force on 11 September 2026, so the old OKA authentication plus Vietnamese Embassy legalization chain is no longer the normal route. This is used for FDI company registration, opening Vietnamese corporate bank accounts, and establishing branches or subsidiaries under Vietnamese law. Because the change is recent, confirm with the Vietnamese receiving authority whether it also needs a certified Vietnamese translation or other formalities.

Korean corporate registration certificates for Thailand require Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) authentication and Thai Embassy legalization for BOI company registration, Thai branch establishment, and opening Thai corporate bank accounts. Thailand has acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, but it only enters into force on 2027-02-28; until then OKA authentication plus Thai Embassy legalization applies.

Korean corporate registration certificates for use in India take a standard Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostille. India is a Hague Apostille Convention party, so the old OKA authentication plus Indian Embassy attestation chain is not the normal route. This is used for establishing a wholly-owned subsidiary (WOS), liaison office, or branch under Indian company law, and for RBI filings related to FDI. Translation requirements and any extra local formalities are decided by the receiving authority, so confirm with it.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Belgium are required for registering a Belgian branch with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE), opening Belgian corporate bank accounts, and executing commercial agreements before a Belgian notaire. Belgium is a Hague Convention member. Translations must be into French or Dutch.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Austria are required for registering a branch with the Austrian Firmenbuch, opening Austrian corporate bank accounts, and executing corporate documents before an Austrian notar. Austria is a Hague Convention member. All translations must be certified German.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Switzerland are required for registering a Swiss branch in the Handelsregister, opening Swiss corporate bank accounts, and executing corporate agreements. Switzerland is a Hague Convention member. Translations must match the canton's official language.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Portugal are required for registering a Portuguese branch at the Conservatória do Registo Comercial, opening Portuguese corporate bank accounts, and executing notarized commercial agreements. Portugal is a Hague Convention member since 1968. All translations must be certified Portuguese.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Poland are required for registering a Polish branch in the KRS (National Court Register), opening Polish corporate bank accounts, and executing corporate agreements before a Polish notariusz. Poland is a Hague Convention member since 2005. Translations must be by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły). Korean manufacturers operating in Poland (Samsung SDI, LG Energy Solution, SK On) frequently need these for Polish subsidiary documentation.

Korean corporate registration certificates for use in the UAE require Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) authentication followed by UAE Embassy in Seoul legalization — not an apostille. The UAE is not a Hague Apostille Convention party; confirm current status in the HCCH table. This is required for establishing a UAE branch, opening UAE corporate bank accounts, and executing contracts with UAE Free Zone authorities or DED (Department of Economic Development). Arabic translation is added if required by the receiving authority.

Korean corporate registration certificates for use in mainland China take a standard Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) apostille. China is a Hague Apostille Convention party, so the old OKA authentication plus Chinese Embassy/Consulate legalization (领事认证) chain is not the normal route. This is used for establishing a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) or JV (Joint Venture) with SAMR (State Administration for Market Regulation), opening Chinese corporate bank accounts, and executing commercial contracts. Translation requirements and any extra local formalities are decided by the receiving authority, so confirm with it.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for New Zealand are required for registering a NZ branch, opening NZ corporate bank accounts, and executing commercial agreements with NZ counterparties. New Zealand is a Hague Convention member. Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified English translation.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Hong Kong are required for registering a HK branch or subsidiary, opening HK corporate bank accounts, and executing commercial agreements with HK counterparties. The Hague Apostille Convention applies in Hong Kong. Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Traditional Chinese translation.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Hungary are required for registering a Hungarian subsidiary or branch office, opening corporate bank accounts, and executing commercial agreements with Hungarian counterparties. Hungary is a Hague Convention member (since 1973). Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Hungarian translation.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for the Czech Republic are required for registering a Czech branch or subsidiary, opening corporate bank accounts, and executing commercial agreements with Czech counterparties. The Czech Republic is a Hague Convention member (since 1998). Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Czech translation.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for Romania are required for registering a Romanian subsidiary or branch office, opening corporate bank accounts, and executing commercial agreements with Romanian counterparties. Romania is a Hague Convention member (in force since March 16, 2001). Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified Romanian translation.

Korean corporate registration certificates apostilled for the Philippines are required for registering a Philippine subsidiary or branch office with the SEC or PEZA, opening corporate bank accounts, and executing commercial agreements with Philippine counterparties. The Philippines is a Hague Convention member (in force since May 14, 2019; replaced DFA Red Ribbon). Documents must be apostilled by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) and accompanied by a certified English translation.