ARA TAX: English-Speaking Tax Experts for Expats and Entrepreneurs in Korea

Living in Korea and Feeling Lost About Taxes? Meet Ara Jung, the Accountant Making It Easy for Expats.

When it comes to dealing with taxes in Korea, many expats feel overwhelmed by language barriers, confusing regulations, and constantly changing requirements. Whether you're a freelancer, a startup founder, or an employee at an international company, understanding how Korea’s tax system works is no small feat.

That’s where ARA TAX comes in.

Led by Ara Jung, a certified tax accountant (CPA, KICPA) with deep expertise in both Korean and international tax matters, ARA TAX is known for making the process not only manageable—but surprisingly smooth.

“We don’t just handle your taxes,” Ara says. “We explain everything so you understand what’s going on. That way you don’t have to worry about missing deadlines, breaking laws, or overpaying.”

Why Expats in Korea Trust ARA TAX

ARA TAX is based in Seoul, but serves clients all across Korea. They’ve helped hundreds of expats, freelancers, and foreign business owners sort out everything from year-end tax settlements to corporate filings and withholding tax.

Here’s what makes them different:

• ✅ Fluent English service
• ✅ Transparent communication (no vague explanations)
• ✅ Customized advice based on your visa, job, and situation
• ✅ Expertise across individual, freelance, and corporate tax
• ✅ Fast response times through email, phone, or Kakao

They also publish clear, helpful blog posts (see their blog here) that explain tax rules in plain English. Topics range from year-end settlement tips, to VAT guidance, to how to report business income if you change jobs mid-year.

Who Should Contact ARA TAX?

If you’re:

• A freelancer unsure about income declarations and deductions
• A startup or company needing help with payroll and corporate tax compliance
• A foreign employee who recently changed jobs or plans to leave Korea
• Someone looking for year-end refund optimization

…then Ara’s team can probably help you more than you expect.

How to Reach Out

Visit aratax.net for more info or email tax@aratax.net.
They offer consultations and ongoing tax support tailored to your situation.

You can also find them on LinkedIn and read real client reviews on Google.

“We empower our clients. We don’t make you feel dumb for not knowing the rules—because most of them are confusing even for locals.”

Featured By Every Expat in Korea

ARA TAX is one of the first featured partners in our new EEIK Trusted Expat Professionals series. We’re highlighting reliable English-speaking service providers who go above and beyond to help the international community in Korea.

This article will also be included in our upcoming “Expat Accountants in Korea” directory—organized by region and promoted via our Facebook Group and newsletters.

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