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Employer of Record (EOR) in South Korea
Hire top talent in South Korea without setting up a local entity. With Native Teams’ Employer of Record (EOR) services, you can onboard employees compliantly and handle payroll, taxes, and benefits, all within minutes.
How does an EOR in South Korea work?
Using an Employer of Record means hiring employees in South Korea without establishing a local entity. The process is simple and efficient. You find and select the right talent for your needs. Native Teams then becomes the legal employer on paper, handling all employment formalities such as contract creation, tax registration, social security enrollment, and payroll processing. Meanwhile, you remain in full control of your employee’s day-to-day responsibilities, performance, and outcomes. This solution allows you to onboard talent quickly and fully comply with local employment regulations.
Who can use EOR services in South Korea?
Employer of Record services in South Korea are suitable for any company looking to hire in the region without going through the time-consuming and expensive process of establishing a legal entity. Whether you are a global business expanding into Asia, a startup testing a new market, or a staffing agency placing talent for your clients, EOR services offer the flexibility to scale quickly. It’s also an ideal solution for companies hiring just one or two people in South Korea, making it cost-effective for small teams and larger organisations.
Features of Native Teams’ EOR services in South Korea
Employers can hire, onboard, and pay their employees in South Korea in full compliance with local labour laws.
With our calculator, employers can easily calculate salaries, taxes, benefits, and other mandatory deductions.
Within our centralised platform, you can access all your necessary documentation, information, and everything you need with just one click.
Employers can also offer healthcare, pension insurance, and social security contributions, allowing them to attract the best talent worldwide.
What legal requirements exist for employment in South Korea
Employers in South Korea must provide a written employment contract that outlines key terms such as salary, working hours, duties, and benefits. The contract must be signed by both the employer and the employee to be legally binding. It must be issued in Korean to ensure clarity and compliance with local labour regulations.
South Korea enforces a national minimum wage that employers must adhere to. The rate is reviewed and adjusted annually by the government, and all employees must be paid at least the minimum wage regardless of industry or role.
Employers are required to register employees with the national social security system and make monthly contributions. This includes the National Pension, National Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance. These contributions are shared between the employer and the employee.
Employers must withhold income tax from their employees’ monthly salaries and remit the correct amount to the tax authorities. Accurate reporting and timely payments are mandatory to comply with South Korean tax laws.
To legally employ staff, companies must obtain a business registration number (BRN), which functions similarly to a tax identification number. This is issued through the National Tax Service (NTS) and is necessary for managing payroll, tax filings, and social insurance registrations.
South Korean law requires employers to maintain clean, hazard-free working environments. Occupational safety and health regulations must be followed to protect employees from workplace accidents and to promote overall well-being.
Please note that all these requirements may vary depending on the job type, the employer and individual circumstances.
Why choose Native Teams as your South Korean Employer of Record?
Choosing Native Teams means partnering with a provider offering technical efficiency and local legal expertise. We understand the complexities of the South Korean labour system and navigate them on your behalf, ensuring you remain compliant without taking on the risks and costs of operating your local entity. Our services are designed to be flexible, allowing you to scale up or down as needed, while maintaining legal peace of mind. With Native Teams, your employees are hired correctly and paid locally, and you get complete transparency through our user-friendly platform.
What you need to know?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party organisation that legally employs your workers on your behalf. While you handle the operational responsibilities and day-to-day work, the EOR takes care of administrative and legal matters. This includes creating employment contracts, registering employees with government authorities, managing payroll and taxes, and ensuring all local labour laws are followed. EOR services are commonly used by companies that want to hire internationally without setting up a legal entity in the country where the employee is based.
The costs for using an Employer of Record in South Korea can vary depending on the specific EOR provider, the number of employees, and the scope of services provided. As an EOR provider trusted by global companies in 85+ countries, Native Teams offers a flexible and transparent pricing structure, depending on your unique business needs.
Businesses can access our all-inclusive solution to hire employees and manage their employment in compliance with South Korean labour laws. Check our pricing page to see what we offer for your business.
While both Professional Employer Organisations (PEOs) and Employers of Record offer HR, payroll, and compliance support, they differ in legal responsibility. With a PEO, your company remains the legal employer and must have a local entity in the country where the employee is based. With an EOR, on the other hand, the service provider becomes the legal employer, allowing you to hire in countries like South Korea without needing to establish a legal entity. This distinction makes EORs particularly attractive for companies hiring internationally or testing new markets.
An EOR is responsible for a wide range of employment-related tasks. This includes drafting and issuing locally compliant employment contracts, handling tax registration and social insurance enrolment, processing monthly payroll, managing time off and benefits, and complying with all relevant employment regulations. The EOR also handles terminations and offboarding in accordance with local laws. By taking on these responsibilities, an EOR reduces your legal risk and administrative workload, ensuring your employees are adequately supported throughout their time with your company.
Yes, using an Employer of Record in South Korea is entirely legal and widely accepted as a means of international hiring. Native Teams operates through a registered local entity in South Korea, and all employment activities are carried out in compliance with national labour laws. This makes EOR a reliable and safe choice for companies that want to hire South Korean talent without setting up a local branch.
Setting up a legal entity in South Korea involves complex registration processes, ongoing compliance requirements, and significant financial investment. For many companies, especially those hiring only a few employees or entering the market for the first time, this can be a significant barrier to growth. EOR services eliminate these challenges by allowing you to hire staff legally and compliantly through an existing local entity. This lets you start hiring within days instead of months, avoid high legal and administrative costs, and remain flexible in building your team.
There is no limit to how many people you can hire in South Korea using Native Teams’ EOR services. Whether you're looking to hire a single remote employee or build an entire local team, our platform is designed to support your needs. You can start small and scale up as your business grows, all while maintaining compliance with South Korean labour laws. Our service is ideal for both small-scale hiring and larger strategic expansions.