Get an official company extract

    How to get a company extract in South Korea

    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.

    Open official portalRequest a record check

    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 get an official company extract in South Korea?

    Start with DART / Supreme Court Registry at https://dart.fss.or.kr to identify the entity and available company extract. An ordinary extract, historical filing and certified copy are different documents. Check the recipient's requirements and official access conditions before ordering. A LemReveal PDF is not a government-certified extract.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Confirm the entity first

      Search by name or registration number and confirm you have the right legal entity before paying for anything.

    2. 2

      Choose the evidence required

      Ask the recipient whether it needs an ordinary extract, historical filing, certified copy, translation or legalisation. A free summary is not automatically sufficient.

    3. 3

      Follow the official document route

      Use https://dart.fss.or.kr to find the issuing authority or authorised service and its current fees. Check what the document actually certifies.

      https://dart.fss.or.kr
    4. 4

      Check the issue date

      Ask what issue date the recipient accepts; there is no universal three-month validity period. Retain the issue date, retrieval date and source.

    Open DART / Supreme Court RegistryAll South Korea records

    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

    Do I need a paid extract to verify a South Korea company?

    Compare available public information with official document options and the recipient's requirements. Free lookup does not guarantee complete or certified evidence.

    What does a South Korea company extract contain?

    Contents vary by document. Check whether it covers current identity, officers, representation or historical filings. A registration certificate does not necessarily describe today's appointments.

    Is a LemReveal PDF an official extract?

    No. It is a third-party research record. Obtain an official or certified document through the relevant authority or authorised service when required.

    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 get an official company extract 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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