Non-Resident Korean Property Capital Gains Tax Calculator
For overseas Koreans and other non-residents selling Korean real estate — capital gains tax and withholding (when the buyer is a company). The primary-residence exemption does not apply to non-residents.
Also available in 한국어
- Withheld at source
- 0원
- Total assessed tax
- 128,766,000원
How it was calculated
- 400,000,000원01Capital gain
1,000,000,000 − 600,000,000
- 40,000,000원02Long-term holding deduction (10%)
Held 5 years → 10% (general table: 0% under 3y, up to 30% at 15y+)
Basis: 소득세법 제95조 제2항
- 03Primary-residence exemption & 80% special deduction do not apply
Non-residents are excluded from the one-home exemption (Art. 89) and the 80% long-term deduction (Art. 95(2) proviso) by Art. 121(2) proviso. Exception: if the whole household left Korea for emigration, or for study or work abroad of one year or more, and the seller sells the one home held at departure within 2 years, the exemption applies (Enforcement Decree Art. 180-2(1) proviso)
Basis: 소득세법 제121조 제2항 단서, 시행령 제180조의2 제1항
- 117,060,000원04Capital gains tax (Standard rate 40%)
357,500,000 × 40% − 25,940,000
Basis: 소득세법 제104조
- 11,706,000원05Local income tax
117,060,000 × 10%
- 06No withholding (individual buyer)
When the buyer is an individual, withholding is waived — the seller must self-file and pay the full amount
Basis: 소득세법 제156조
- 128,766,000원07Final settlement (credited at filing)
Balance due after crediting withholding: 128,766,000 KRW
Basis: Preliminary return and payment due within 2 months of the end of the month of transfer
- 08Not reflected — multi-home surcharge
The heavy capital gains surcharge on multiple homes in regulated areas (+20%p for 2 homes, +30%p for 3 or more, with the long-term holding deduction disallowed) resumed for disposals on or after 10 May 2026 and applies to non-residents as well. Counting homes for a non-resident depends on domestic holdings, so this calculator does not apply it — check with the tax office if you hold more than one home in Korea.
Basis: 소득세법 제104조 제7항 — 2022.5.10~2026.5.9 한시 유예 종료
Reference simulation only, not tax advice. Verify with official sources before filing or paying.