How do I get a tax refund when I permanently leave Korea?
How do I get a tax refund when I permanently leave Korea? What documents do I need and what is the process?
Note: This is an editorial persona question created from common experiences of foreign residents in Korea.
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If you were an employee, ask your company's HR for an early year-end tax settlement (연말정산) before your last day, since you may be owed an income tax refund, or you can file later through Hometax. Separately, claim your National Pension lump-sum refund if your country has a social security agreement with Korea, applying at the airport NPS desk or an NPS office with your passport, flight ticket, and bank details. Keep your Korean bank account open until the refunds actually arrive.