Freelancing in Korea guide

Check Korean Freelancer Withholding and Net Payment

The common 3.3% deduction is withholding, not a final tax rate. Calculate the invoice amount, withholding and expected deposit separately.

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A practical order

Calculate in three steps

01
Confirm the gross amount
Identify whether the contract amount includes VAT and what amount is subject to withholding.
02
Calculate 3.3% withholding
Estimate 3% income tax plus 0.3% local income tax deducted at payment.
03
Review filing later
The final tax is determined through Korea’s annual comprehensive income tax filing.

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Calculators you need

4 calculators

Step 1

Korea Freelancer 3.3% Calculator

Calculates the 3.3% withholding commonly applied to Korean independent contractor payments.

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Step 2

Korea VAT Calculator

Calculates 10% Korean value-added tax based on the supply amount.

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Step 3

Percentage Calculator

Enter a whole value and a part to calculate the percentage instantly.

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Step 4

Discount Calculator

Enter the original price and discount rate to find the savings and final price.

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Results are estimates based on your inputs. For Korean tax, insurance and employment items, review each calculator’s rules and exclusions and confirm important decisions with the relevant institution or a qualified professional.

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