South Korea company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in South Korea
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How do I search for a company by name in South Korea?
To search South Korea companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from DART / Supreme Court Registry with Business registration number, Corporate name (Korean/English), Legal form, Headquarters address. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (주식회사 (Jusik Hoesa / Stock Company), 유한회사 (Yuhan Hoesa / Limited Company), 유한책임회사 (LLC equivalent)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Business registration number, Corporate name (Korean/English), Legal form, Headquarters address.
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Cross-check against DART / Supreme Court Registry
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://dart.fss.or.kr.
https://dart.fss.or.kr
Frequently asked questions
Can I search South Korea companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against DART / Supreme Court Registry is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a South Korea company search return?
Each record shows Business registration number, Corporate name (Korean/English), Legal form, Headquarters address, sourced from DART / Supreme Court Registry.
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 for a company by name 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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