Understanding Korean Freelance Invoicing Requirements
Creating a freelance invoice in Korea involves specific legal requirements due to the country's stringent regulatory environment. Electronic tax invoices, or 전자세금계산서, are mandatory for VAT-registered businesses, and they must include crucial details such as the supplier's and buyer's Business Registration Numbers (BRNs), a detailed breakdown of the supply amount, and the 10% VAT amount. These invoices need to be generated in a specific XML format and transmitted to the National Tax Service (NTS) by the 10th of the month following the supply date.
Freelancers with annual incomes over KRW 30 million (approximately USD 25,000) must register for VAT and charge a 10% VAT on invoices. However, for those earning below KRW 80 million annually (around USD 61,000), a reduced VAT rate may apply. Harvest can assist by allowing freelancers to add specific tax details, such as VAT numbers, to their invoices, helping meet these requirements.