Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Nearly 25 years of experience in analyzing hundreds of companies, especially in Asia. Deep expertise in the following sectors:
- Technology (E-commerce, SaaS, Internet)
- Consumer 
- Special Situations/Deep Value Plays
- Holdcos/Stubs
- Asian Unicorns/Private Companies

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Korean Stock Market Ranks #1 in Net Inflow of Foreign Funds Among Emerging Asian Countries in 2024

Launch of Korea Value Up Index in September

Korean Government Is Pushing for a Comprehensive Inheritance Reforms - Will They Pass or Fail?

FSC Announces Corporate Value Up Reforms Details

Unexpected Inheritance Tax Rate Reduction Included in July Tax Reform: Impact on Value-Up Trading

Douglas Research Advisory

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li><em><strong>The Korean government announced corporate tax incentives for companies that actively increase capital returns to shareholders and also dividend tax incentives and as part of the Corporate Value Up program. </strong></em></li>
<li>For companies that provide shareholder returns, a 5% corporate tax amount on the increase will be deducted and the tax burden on increased dividends of the company will be reduced.</li>
<li>For dividends under 20mn won, the tax rate will be reduced from 14% to 9%. Investor can choose lower rate (25% or comprehensive tax rate) for dividends exceeding 20mn won. </li>
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The Korean government announced corporate tax incentives for companies that actively increase capital returns to shareholders and also dividend tax incentives and as part of the Corporate Value Up program. 
For companies that provide shareholder returns, a 5% corporate tax amount on the increase will be deducted and the tax burden on increased dividends of the company will be reduced.
For dividends under 20mn won, the tax rate will be reduced from 14% to 9%. Investor can choose lower rate (25% or comprehensive tax rate) for dividends exceeding 20mn won. 


Korean Government Announces Corporate and Dividend Tax Incentives Under Corporate Value Up Program