Easy and Convenient Local Tax Payment Methods

• Online Payment
  • Wetax (www.wetax.go.kr)
  • Pay via Internet Banking
    ※ Membership registration and login → Register digital certificate → Inquiry and payment
• Mobile Payment
  • Pay by scanning the invoice QR code in KakaoPay, NaverPay, Payco
• Payment at Banks
  • Pay at any bank nationwide with your invoice
  • Even without an invoice, you can pay via a credit (debit) card, bank book, or CD/ATM machine

Helpful Local Tax Information

• Individual Resident Tax

  If you have registered as a foreigner under the Immigration Control Act and have retained a place of residence in Yeonsu-gu for over a year, you should receive an invoice, and you must pay the individual resident tax every August.

• Vehicle Tax

  If you own a vehicle, you should receive an invoice from your place of registration and pay the vehicle tax every June and December.

• Property Tax

  If you own real estate (buildings, land, houses, etc.), you should pay the property tax every July and September.

• Acquisition Tax

  If you acquire real estate, vehicles, etc., you should report such purchases and pay the acquisition tax within 60 days.

• Local Income Tax

  Individuals obligated to pay income tax under the Income Tax Act and corporations obligated to pay corporation tax under the Corporation Tax Act should report such taxes and pay a local income tax (individual/corporate) on their income.

If you fail to pay local taxes, you may face various disadvantages

• Limitations on Visa Extension

  If you fail to pay your local taxes, your visa extension will be limited (only up to 6 months will be permitted).

• Seizure of Property and Claims

  Vehicles, real estate, deposits, wages, insurance (maturity insurance for departure, return cost insurance, etc.) may be seized.

• Public Auction

  Owned vehicles, real estate, etc., may be publicly auctioned.

• Confiscation of Vehicle Number Plates

  If you fail to pay your vehicle tax, the vehicle number plate may be confiscated, and its operation may be restricted.

Guide to Basic Living Order

• Please dispose of all household waste in front of your home (store) on the designated days!

  Violation of disposal time and methods will result in a fine of up to 1,000,000 won.

• Please separate recyclables and dispose of them in designated places.

  If household and food waste are mixed with recyclables, a fine of up to 1,000,000 won will be imposed..

• Don't carelessly litter by throwing away cigarette butts and trash.

  Unauthorized dumping will result in a fine of up to 1,000,000 won.

• When going out with a pet dog, please use a short leash of 2 meters or less and promptly clean up any feces.

  Violations of these rules will result in a fine of up to 500,000 won.

• Please check whether parking is allowed in the area.

  Illegal parking will result in a fine of up to 130,000 won.

• Please do not smoke in non-smoking areas.

  Smoking in a non-smoking area will result in a fine of up to 100,000 won.