Bridging business opportunities between Korea and Singapore

South Korea Business Network

Seoul, South Korea skyline with a view of Namsan Tower

Expanding across borders inevitably raises complex questions:

Where should we set up? How do we structure investments tax‑efficiently? How do we manage regulatory, accounting and cultural differences while still delivering on growth targets?

PwC’s South Korea Business Network in Singapore helps you answers these questions and move from ambition to execution — whether you are a Korean company looking to use Singapore as a regional hub, or a Singapore‑based or international business pursuing growth in Korea.

The challenges we solve

Cross‑border growth strategy

Turning “we want to be in Korea/Singapore” into a clear market entry or expansion plan, with realistic timelines, structures and milestones.

Regulation, tax and risk

Navigating different tax regimes, investment rules, reporting standards and regulatory expectations in both markets.

Deals and restructuring

Executing M&A, joint ventures or divestments with confidence, from due diligence through to integration.

Operational alignment

Bridging differences in accounting, governance, controls and ways of working between headquarters and local entities.

Why choose PwC?

Our Korea Business Desk brings together bilingual specialists, deep local market knowledge and PwC’s global network to provide joined‑up support across tax, legal, deals, consulting and assurance.

How we work with you

We work as one team across Singapore and Korea to help you:

  • Design the right structure for investment, funding and operations across both jurisdictions.
  • Assess and execute deals — from market scans and due diligence to valuation, negotiation support and post‑deal integration.
  • Manage compliance and reporting so boards, investors and regulators can rely on consistent, high‑quality information.
  • Strengthen governance and controls to manage risk while enabling faster decision‑making.

Throughout, we collaborate closely with your in‑house teams and advisors to keep plans practical, sequenced and executable.

The outcomes we focus on

  • Faster, more confident decisions on where and how to expand
  • Clear, sustainable tax and legal structures that support long‑term growth
  • Fewer surprises on regulatory, accounting and cultural fronts
  • Deals and investments that are aligned to your strategic objectives
  • Stronger trust with stakeholders in both home and host markets

Explore the scope of our services

Assurance

  • Audit of financial statements
  • Actuarial services
  • Financial regulatory advisory services
  • Performance assurance
  • Risk management advisory services
  • Internal audit advisory services
  • Sustainability reporting

Consulting

  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Operations
  • People
  • Strategy
  • Technology
  • Governance risk and compliance

Deals

  • Transaction advice
  • M&A advice
  • Business Recovery Services
  • Business valuations and financial modelling

Legal

  • Corporate group structuring - domestic and cross-border
  • Corporate simplification and business transformation projects
  • Pre- and post-transaction reorganisation
  • M&A advice, negotiation support and document drafting
  • Advising on joint venture structures and participation
  • Legal due diligence
  • Commercial contracts advice
  • Company secretarial compliance and corporate governance support

Tax

  • Corporate tax advisory
  • Corporate tax compliance
  • International structuring (IS)
  • Finance and treasury (F&T)
  • Tax dispute resolution (TDR)
  • Transfer pricing and value chain transformation (VCT)
  • Tax due diligence

Let’s plan your next move

Whether you are exploring Korea or Singapore for the first time, scaling an existing presence, or rethinking your regional structure, our South Korea Business Network can help turn cross‑border plans into tangible results.

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Magdelene Chua

Magdelene Chua

Korea Desk Leader, PwC Singapore

Tel: +65 9615 0648

Jieon Park

Jieon Park

Korea Desk Manager, PwC Singapore

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