Corporate Registration Apostille for United States

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.

How to apostille a Korean corporate registration for United States

1Obtain the 법인등기부등본 from the Korean Court Registry (대법원 인터넷등기소)
2MOFA apostille — standard 3–5 business days, express 1–2 business days
3Certified English translation
4Submit to the US state Secretary of State, bank, attorney, or federal agency

Requirements for United States

법인등기부등본 must be a full current copy (말소사항 포함 preferred for comprehensive history)
MOFA apostille
Certified English translation with company name and registration details accurately rendered
Some US states require additional apostilled corporate documents for subsidiary registration
US banking institutions may require additional corporate resolutions and notarized translations

What to look for in a specialist

Experience with US subsidiary setup documentation for Korean companies

Certified English translation capacity for Korean corporate documents (accurate rendering of company names, registration numbers)

Knowledge of US state Secretary of State foreign entity registration requirements

USCIS L-1 and EB-1C visa petition documentation familiarity

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Korean corporate document do I need apostilled for setting up a US subsidiary?

The 법인등기부등본 (corporate registry certificate) is the primary document. US states may also require the 정관 (articles of incorporation) and sometimes 주주명부 (shareholder register). Our experts confirm the full document set for your specific US state and purpose.

Does an apostilled Korean corporate document need to be recertified if the company information changes?

If the company information has changed since the document was issued (new directors, address, etc.), you should obtain a fresh 법인등기부등본 reflecting current information before apostilling. Most US authorities require current-state documentation.

Do I need an apostilled Korean corporate registration for USCIS L-1 or EB-1C petitions?

Yes. USCIS L-1 intracompany transferee and EB-1C multinational executive petitions require evidence of the Korean company's existence, structure, and relationship with the US entity. Apostilled Korean corporate documents with certified translations are standard supporting evidence.