Understanding taxes is crucial when dealing with property or vehicle registration in Korea. This guide explains ‘등록세‘ (deung-rok-se), the registration tax, and provides essential vocabulary and phrases you’ll need when encountering this type of tax, particularly during significant purchases like real estate or cars.
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Core Term
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Expression: 등록세
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se
Meaning: Registration tax (A tax levied when registering property rights, vehicles, etc.)
Related Tax Vocabulary
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Expression: 취득세
Pronunciation: chwi-deuk-se
Meaning: Acquisition tax (Often paid together with registration tax for real estate) -
Expression: 세금
Pronunciation: se-geum
Meaning: Tax -
Expression: 납부
Pronunciation: nap-bu
Meaning: Payment (of taxes, bills) -
Expression: 신고
Pronunciation: sin-go
Meaning: Declaration, report (e.g., tax declaration) -
Expression: 영수증
Pronunciation: yeong-su-jeung
Meaning: Receipt -
Expression: 세무서
Pronunciation: se-mu-seo
Meaning: Tax office -
Expression: 구청
Pronunciation: gu-cheong
Meaning: District office (where taxes might be handled) -
Expression: 부동산
Pronunciation: bu-dong-san
Meaning: Real estate, immovable property -
Expression: 자동차
Pronunciation: ja-dong-cha
Meaning: Car, automobile -
Expression: 세율
Pronunciation: se-yul
Meaning: Tax rate -
Expression: 납부 기한
Pronunciation: nap-bu gi-han
Meaning: Payment deadline -
Expression: 고지서
Pronunciation: go-ji-seo
Meaning: Tax notice, bill
Phrases for Paying Registration Tax
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Expression: 등록세를 납부해야 합니다.
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se-reul nap-bu-hae-ya ham-ni-da.
Meaning: You need to pay the registration tax. -
Expression: 등록세는 어디서 납부하나요?
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se-neun eo-di-seo nap-bu-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Where do I pay the registration tax? -
Expression: 등록세 납부 기한이 언제까지인가요?
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se nap-bu gi-han-i eon-je-kka-ji-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: When is the deadline for the registration tax payment? -
Expression: 등록세 영수증을 주세요.
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se yeong-su-jeung-eul ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me the registration tax receipt. -
Expression: 등록세와 취득세를 같이 내야 하나요?
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se-wa chwi-deuk-se-reul ga-chi nae-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do I have to pay the registration tax and acquisition tax together? -
Expression: 등록세 신고서를 작성해야 합니다.
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se sin-go-seo-reul jak-seong-hae-ya ham-ni-da.
Meaning: You need to fill out the registration tax declaration form. -
Expression: 은행에서 등록세를 납부할 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation: eun-haeng-e-seo deung-rok-se-reul nap-bu-hal su it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: You can pay the registration tax at the bank. -
Expression: 인터넷으로도 등록세 납부가 가능합니다.
Pronunciation: in-teo-ne-seu-ro-do deung-rok-se nap-bu-ga ga-neung-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Paying the registration tax online is also possible. -
Expression: 등록세 납부를 완료했습니다.
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se nap-bu-reul wan-ryo-haet-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I have completed the registration tax payment. -
Expression: 등록세 고지서를 받았습니다.
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se go-ji-seo-reul ba-dat-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I received the registration tax notice. -
Expression: 등록세 계산 방법을 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se gye-san bang-beo-beul al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please tell me how to calculate the registration tax. -
Expression: 이 금액이 등록세 총액입니다.
Pronunciation: i geu-mae-gi deung-rok-se chong-ae-gim-ni-da.
Meaning: This amount is the total registration tax.
Asking Questions About Registration Tax
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Expression: 등록세가 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se-ga eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: How much is the registration tax? -
Expression: 자동차 등록세는 어떻게 계산되나요?
Pronunciation: ja-dong-cha deung-rok-se-neun eo-tteo-ke gye-san-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: How is the car registration tax calculated? -
Expression: 부동산 등록세율은 몇 퍼센트인가요?
Pronunciation: bu-dong-san deung-rok-se-yu-reun myeot peo-sen-teu-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the percentage rate for real estate registration tax? -
Expression: 등록세 감면 혜택이 있나요?
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se gam-myeon hye-tae-gi in-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any registration tax reduction benefits? -
Expression: 등록세 관련해서 문의할 것이 있습니다.
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se gwal-lyeon-hae-seo mun-ui-hal geo-si it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I have something to inquire about regarding the registration tax. -
Expression: 등록세 납부 확인증이 필요합니다.
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se nap-bu hwa-gin-jeung-i pi-ryo-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: I need proof of registration tax payment. -
Expression: 등록세 미납 시 불이익이 있나요?
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se mi-nap si bu-ri-i-gi in-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there disadvantages if the registration tax is not paid? -
Expression: 등록세는 언제까지 신고해야 하나요?
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se-neun eon-je-kka-ji sin-go-hae-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: By when do I need to declare the registration tax? -
Expression: 세무서에서 등록세 상담을 받을 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: se-mu-seo-e-seo deung-rok-se sang-dam-eul ba-deul su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I get consultation about registration tax at the tax office? -
Expression: 등록세 관련 서류는 무엇이 필요한가요?
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se gwal-lyeon seo-ryu-neun mu-eo-si pi-ryo-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: What documents are needed regarding the registration tax? -
Expression: 법인 등록세는 개인과 다른가요?
Pronunciation: beo-bin deung-rok-se-neun gae-in-gwa da-reun-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is the corporate registration tax different from the individual one? -
Expression: 등록세 납부 방법을 자세히 설명해 주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se nap-bu bang-beo-beul ja-se-hi seol-myeong-hae ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Could you explain the registration tax payment method in detail?
Cultural Notes
In Korea, the term 등록세 (deung-rok-se) was historically used alongside 취득세 (chwi-deuk-se – acquisition tax) when purchasing real estate or vehicles. While the system has been somewhat consolidated and the term 등록면허세 (deung-rok-myeon-heo-se – registration and license tax) is now more technically accurate for certain registrations, the concept of paying a tax upon registration remains.
Often, when buying property, the acquisition tax (취득세) and the tax related to registration are calculated and paid together within a specific period (usually 60 days) after the contract date or final payment.
For vehicles, a similar tax is paid upon initial registration and sometimes annually depending on the type (though the annual tax is usually called 자동차세 – ja-dong-cha-se).
These taxes are typically handled at the local government office (구청, 시청) or paid through designated banks or online systems like Wetax (위택스).
Understanding these tax obligations is crucial for smooth property and vehicle ownership transitions in Korea. It’s common to use the services of a legal scrivener (법무사 – beom-mu-sa) for real estate transactions, who will handle these tax payments as part of their service.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A person (A) is at the district office (Gucheong) asking an official (B) about paying taxes for a newly purchased apartment.
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Expression: A: 안녕하세요, 아파트 취득 관련해서 세금 문의드리려고 왔습니다.
Pronunciation: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo, a-pa-teu chwi-deuk gwal-lyeon-hae-seo se-geum mun-ui-deu-ri-ryeo-go wat-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Hello, I came to inquire about taxes related to acquiring an apartment. -
Expression: B: 네, 어떤 점이 궁금하신가요? 취득세와 등록세 말씀이시죠?
Pronunciation: ne, eo-tteon jeo-mi gung-geum-ha-sin-ga-yo? chwi-deuk-se-wa deung-rok-se mal-sseu-mi-si-jyo?
Meaning: Yes, what are you curious about? Are you referring to the acquisition tax and registration tax? -
Expression: A: 네, 맞아요. 등록세는 얼마나 나오고 언제까지 내야 하나요?
Pronunciation: ne, ma-ja-yo. deung-rok-se-neun eol-ma-na na-o-go eon-je-kka-ji nae-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Yes, that’s right. How much is the registration tax, and by when do I need to pay it? -
Expression: B: 등록세는 취득세와 함께 계산되어 고지서가 발송됩니다. 보통 잔금일로부터 60일 이내에 신고 및 납부하셔야 합니다. 금액은 주택 가격과 면적에 따라 다릅니다.
Pronunciation: deung-rok-se-neun chwi-deuk-se-wa ham-kke gye-san-doe-eo go-ji-seo-ga bal-song-doem-ni-da. bo-tong jan-geum-il-lo-bu-teo yuk-sip-il i-nae-e sin-go mit nap-bu-ha-syeo-ya ham-ni-da. geu-mae-geun ju-taek ga-gyeok-gwa myeon-jeo-ge tta-ra da-reum-ni-da.
Meaning: The registration tax is calculated together with the acquisition tax, and a notice will be sent. Usually, you must declare and pay within 60 days from the final payment date. The amount varies depending on the housing price and area. -
Expression: A: 알겠습니다. 그럼 고지서를 기다렸다가 은행에서 납부하면 되는 건가요?
Pronunciation: al-get-seum-ni-da. geu-reom go-ji-seo-reul gi-da-ryeot-da-ga eun-haeng-e-seo nap-bu-ha-myeon doe-neun geon-ga-yo?
Meaning: I understand. So, should I wait for the notice and then pay at the bank? -
Expression: B: 네, 은행이나 인터넷 세금 납부 시스템을 이용하시면 됩니다. 영수증은 꼭 보관하세요.
Pronunciation: ne, eun-haeng-i-na in-teo-net se-geum nap-bu si-seu-te-meul i-yong-ha-si-myeon doem-ni-da. yeong-su-jeung-eun kkok bo-gwan-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: Yes, you can use a bank or the online tax payment system. Please make sure to keep the receipt.
Practice Tips
Understanding tax terms like 등록세 is important for practical life in Korea, especially if you plan to buy property or a car! Try reviewing the vocabulary list and practice saying the phrases aloud~
You can simulate situations like visiting a district office or talking to a real estate agent. Pay close attention to the pronunciation, breaking down words like 등록세 (deung-rok-se) and 취득세 (chwi-deuk-se) into syllables. Good luck with your Korean studies!
