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Hiring Foreign Workers When Multiple Business Types Are Registered on the Business Registration Certificate
When operating multiple business types, hiring foreign workers is permitted only for one primary business type. If you have already received permission to hire for one business type, you cannot obtain permission for other business types.
Restrictions on Permission to Hire Foreign Workers
- To hire foreign workers, you must go through a procedure called the Employment Permit System. The Employment Permit System is a mechanism that allows hiring foreign workers only when domestic workers cannot be recruited.
- The business types subject to the Employment Permit System are limited to manufacturing, construction, services, agriculture and livestock, fisheries, etc., and the number of foreign workers that can be hired and qualification requirements differ by business type.
Possibility of Hiring Foreign Workers in Wholesale and Retail Business
In general, wholesale and retail business is not included in the business types subject to the Employment Permit System, making it difficult to hire foreign workers. However, hiring may be exceptionally possible in the following cases.
Special Reasons: In cases of severe labor shortage due to special reasons in wholesale and retail business, exceptional employment permission may be granted.
Visit and Employment (H-2) Visa Status: For overseas Koreans with Visit and Employment (H-2) visa status, hiring may be possible in wholesale and retail business if certain requirements are met.
Verification and Procedures
Therefore, if you wish to hire foreign workers in wholesale and retail business, please contact the local employment center to verify accurate information and follow the necessary procedures.
Documents to Prepare When Inquiring at the Local Employment Center
Business Registration Certificate, Lease Agreement, Financial Statements, etc.