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Investment Guide Investment information Investment Guide 최종 수정일 : 2026-07-24 10:22 Investor Eligibility 투자자격에 관한 표로써 외국인, 외국인투자기업, 외국인투자환경 개선시설운영자 등의 내용을 제공 Foreign Investors Individuals holding foreign nationality Corporations established under foreign laws (foreign corporations) International economic cooperation organizations Foreign-invested Enterprises Companies funded by foreign investors or non-profit organizations receiving contributions Operators of Facilities Improving Foreign Investment Environment Foreign schools, medical institutions, housing, startup incubation facilities for foreign investors, etc. Facilities aimed at improving the foreign investment environment Domestic Companies Domestic companies and “return-to-Korea” companies Investment Procedure Types of Foreign Investment 외국인 투자유형에 관한 표로써 국내 기업의 주식 또는 지분의 취득, 장기차관, 비영리법인에 대한 출연 등의 내용을 제공 Acquisition of Shares or Equity in Domestic Companies No exceptions for minimum investment amount; exceptions may apply to the foreign ownership ratio Long-term Loans A loan with a maturity of 5 years or more provided to a foreign-invested company by its overseas parent company, or by a company that has a capital investment relationship — such as owning 50% or more of the total shares or total investment of the overseas parent company Contributions to Non-profit Corporations Includes foreign schools, medical institutions, housing, startup incubation facilities, etc. Facilities operators aimed at improving the foreign investment environment Must have independent research facilities in the field of science and technology, and employ full-time research personnel who: Hold a bachelor’s degree in science and technology with at least 3 years of research experience, or Hold a master’s degree or higher in science and technology; the organization must employ at least 5 full-time research personnel Notification of Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) 외국인 투자신고에 관한 표로써 신고항목, 비고 등의 내용을 제공 Report Items Remarks Prior notification Notification of foreign direct investment and changes of foreign direct investment details through acquisition of new shares or contributions Notification of foreign direct investment and changes of foreign direct investment details through acquisition of existing shares Exception: In the case of acquiring shares of a listed company,Report within 30 days after acquisition Notification of foreign direct investment and changes of foreign direct investment details through long-term lending Post-reporting Report on acquisition of shares through mergers, etc. Acquisition through free capital increase (reserves, revaluation surplus, etc.) Acquisition through mergers, company splits, comprehensive stock exchange/transfer Investment of dividends generated from acquired shares Acquisition through purchase, inheritance, bequest, or gift Conversion, exchange, subscription, or acquisition of CB (convertible bonds), EB (exchangeable bonds), and DR (depositary receipts) Must be reported within 30 days from the date of acquisition Report on transfer of shares, etc. Within 30 days from the contract date Report on reduction of shares, etc. Within 30 days from the end of the notice period Application for registration change or cancellation of foreign-invested company registration Within 30 days from the date the reason occurs
