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Licensing & Permits
Starting an Airbnb in Korea — What Happens If You Do Not File the Required Registration?
Business registration at the tax office is not enough to operate an Airbnb-style accommodation in Korea. Before hosting, you need to check foreign tourist urban homestay registration, building use on the building register, whether officetels are allowed, apartment management rules, restrictions on domestic guests, and the visa status of foreign hosts.
8/21/2026Sangjin Ji, Administrative Attorney
Licensing & Permits
Shared Kitchens — Licensing Changes Once the Structure Becomes Shared
A shared kitchen may not be a simple kitchen rental business. It may qualify as a shared kitchen operation under the Food Sanitation Act. This article explains the licensing structure that both operators and tenants must check, including operator registration, hygiene manager appointment, liability insurance, tenant business notification, and shared kitchen use agreements.
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