Understanding the Pros and Cons of Yuhan Hoesa and Jusik Hoesa in South Korea: An Investor's Guide
Investing in South Korea offers a unique opportunity to participate in one of the world's most dynamic economies. As a foreign investor, it's especially important to understand the structure and benefits of limited companies (limited companies) and joint stock companies (joint stock companies) in South Korea. In this article, we'll take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of limited companies and joint stock companies from an investor's perspective.
**Limited Company (Limited Liability Company)
A limited company is a popular business structure in South Korea and offers several benefits to investors:
1. **Limited liability:
Investors are protected from personal liability, and their risk is limited to their investment in the company.
2. **Regulatory relief:
A limited company has fewer regulatory requirements compared to a joint stock company, making it easier to operate.
In effect, you don't have to "re-appoint" your directors every three years like a Stock corporation.
However, there are also disadvantages to consider
1. Limited lifespan:
With only one shareholder, a limited company can be unstable, as it is dissolved upon the departure or death of the shareholder.
2. **Difficulty in raising capital:
It may be difficult to raise capital because it is not possible to issue bonds or publicly trade stocks and IPO.
In addition, stock trading in an existing limited company requires the consent of all employees (investors, shareholders).
3. **Reduced liquidity:
Lack of public trading can make it more difficult for investors to sell their shares.
**Joint Stock Company (Stock Corporation)
A stock corporation offers a number of advantages:
1. **Limited liability:
Like a limited company, an investor's liability is limited to the amount invested.
2. **Perpetual existence:
A joint stock company continues to exist even if the shareholders change, ensuring stability.
3. **Easy capital raising:
Public trading allows joint-stock companies to raise capital more efficiently.
However, there are also potential disadvantages
1. **Increased regulation:
A public company faces more regulations and reporting requirements, which can increase operational complexity.
Potential for double taxation:
Profits may be taxed twice, once as corporate income and again as dividends.
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**FAQs**
1. **What are the main differences between a limited company and a joint stock company?
The main differences are in the ability to raise capital and regulatory requirements. A corporation can raise capital more easily through public trading, but is subject to more regulation. A limited company cannot have an initial public offering (IPO) or public issuance of debentures.
2. **What are the tax implications for investors in a corporation?
Investors in a joint stock company or limited company may be subject to double taxation, once when the company makes a profit and once when dividends are paid.
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