Search the business registry

    South Korea business registry search

    Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.

    Search DART / Supreme Court Registry at the official source

    DART is a disclosure source, not a complete register of every Korean business. For legal registration evidence, distinguish disclosures from the Supreme Court registration service.

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    Official access and fees vary. A human request is an enquiry, not a guaranteed extract or completed purchase.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: DART / Supreme Court Registry

    How do I search the business registry in South Korea?

    Use DART / Supreme Court Registry as a starting source for South Korea, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include 주식회사 (Jusik Hoesa / Stock Company). A trading name may need a separate source or document; it does not automatically identify a legal entity. Official access requirements vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      DART / Supreme Court Registry records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      South Korea recognises 주식회사 (Jusik Hoesa / Stock Company). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    South Korea: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use DART for corporate disclosures and filings in its scope. For a legal registration check, consult the relevant registration service rather than assuming every small Korean business must appear in DART.
    Confirm the entity
    Keep a DART company code separate from a corporate registration number and a business registration number. Compare the Korean legal name and the entity behind an English brand name.

    Check current access and document options on the official DART / Supreme Court Registry site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the South Korea registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    What does the South Korea business registry cover?

    DART / Supreme Court Registry records 주식회사 (Jusik Hoesa / Stock Company). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the South Korea business registry by trading name?

    Some sources index trading names; others require the legal name or a separate business-name search. Ask for the contracting entity's legal name and identifier when the relationship is unclear.

    Is a business registry search free in South Korea?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Official searches, records and documents have their own access conditions; check DART / Supreme Court Registry's current terms.

    What if a South Korea business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What is DART?

    DART (Data Analysis, Retrieval and Transfer System) is Korea's electronic corporate disclosure system operated by the FSS. It provides free access to financial filings, annual reports, ownership changes, and material events for listed and significant companies.

    People also ask about search the business registry in South Korea

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the South Korea company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the DART / Supreme Court Registry are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official South Korea business registry?

    The DART / Supreme Court Registry is the official public register of companies incorporated in South Korea. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://dart.fss.or.kr.

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