Search the business registry

    South Korea business registry search

    Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.

    Search Company Records in South Korea

    3 free lookups per day. No sign-up required.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: DART / Supreme Court Registry

    How do I search the business registry in South Korea?

    The South Korea business registry is operated by DART / Supreme Court Registry. It covers 주식회사 (Jusik Hoesa / Stock Company). Search by business name to find the registered entity behind a trading name — free, no signup.

    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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    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?

    Yes, and that is usually the practical starting point. The registry will link the name to the registered legal entity where the two differ.

    Is a business registry search free in South Korea?

    Yes. Name search and the public entry on DART / Supreme Court Registry are free. Only certified documents are chargeable.

    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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