Seoul Resident Tax for Foreigners in 2026: Who Must Pay by August 31
Foreign residents who lived in Seoul for at least one year as of July 1 may owe the 2026 individual resident tax, due August 31, if billed by Seoul. Seoul's 2026 notice is easy to misunderstand because it discusses two different resident taxes: the individual charge sent to qualifying household heads and the business resident tax that certain companies and business operators must file. A foreign resident who receives an unfamiliar envelope should first identify the taxpayer name, tax type, assessment year, issuing district, and payment deadline instead of assuming it is a visa fee or a national income-tax bill. This guide was checked on August 28, 2026. It explains the official Seoul notice and the practical checks to make before paying. It cannot decide liability for a particular person or business. For other address, banking, transport, and administrative problems, use the Arrival, Transportation and Daily Life Problems in Korea hub . Quick Answer: Does the 2026 Seoul...