Permit Requirements DB

Permit Requirements DB — Industry-Specific Permit & License Requirements Database

A DB that systematically organizes permit/license types, requirements, required documents, and processing times for major industries.

Permit/License Type Classification

Permit · Authorization · Registration · Notification Distinction

Permit/License Requirements by Major Industry

Restaurant (General Restaurant Business Permit)

Jurisdiction: City/County/District Health and Sanitation Department
Legal basis: Food Sanitation Act Article 37
Processing time: 10 days

Personal requirements:
  - No disqualifying grounds under the Food Sanitation Act
  - Completion of sanitation education (6 hours, in advance)
  
Physical requirements:
  - Kitchen: Facilities in direct contact with food (stainless steel)
  - Water supply: Municipal water or water meeting drinking water quality standards
  - Restroom: Separated from kitchen
  - Ventilation: Exhaust system for smoke and steam generated during cooking

Required documents:
  1. Business permit application form (designated form)
  2. Floor plan of business facility (by floor)
  3. Education completion certificate (sanitation education)
  4. Water quality inspection report (if using groundwater)
  5. Building register (for use confirmation)
  6. Representative's ID
  Fee: KRW 28,000

Mail-Order Business (Registration)

Jurisdiction: City/County/District Office
Legal basis: E-Commerce Act Article 12
Processing time: Immediate ~ 3 days

Requirements:
  - Completed business registration
  - Purchase safety service enrollment (escrow or consumer damage compensation insurance)

Required documents:
  1. Mail-order business notification form
  2. Copy of business registration certificate
  3. Purchase safety service enrollment confirmation
  Fee: None

Cosmetics Manufacturing Business (Registration)

Jurisdiction: Regional Food and Drug Administration
Legal basis: Cosmetics Act Article 3
Processing time: 14 days

Personal requirements:
  - Qualification or experience related to cosmetics manufacturing
  - Quality control manager (science/engineering bachelor's degree or higher)

Physical requirements:
  - Manufacturing facilities: Production room, storage room, testing room
  - Quality control: Test and inspection equipment
  - CGMP standards compliance (recommended)

Required documents:
  1. Cosmetics manufacturing business registration application
  2. Facility specification sheet + floor plan
  3. Quality control manager qualification documents
  4. Copy of business registration certificate

Software Business Operator (Notification)

Jurisdiction: Korea Software Industry Association
Legal basis: Software Industry Promotion Act Article 24
Processing time: 7 days

Requirements:
  - Completed business registration
  - Intent to conduct SW-related business

Required documents:
  1. SW business operator notification form
  2. Copy of business registration certificate
  3. Business premises lease agreement (if required)

Document Issuance Location & Processing Time Guide

Permit/License Completeness Checklist

□ Step 1: Confirm permit/license type
  - [ ] Does it fall under permit / registration / notification?
  - [ ] Confirm jurisdiction

□ Step 2: Review personal requirements
  - [ ] Check for disqualifying grounds
  - [ ] Required qualifications/experience met
  - [ ] Prior education completed

□ Step 3: Review physical requirements
  - [ ] Facility standards met
  - [ ] Equipment and fixtures in place
  - [ ] Floor area requirements met

□ Step 4: Document completeness
  - [ ] All required documents obtained
  - [ ] Documents within validity period
  - [ ] Accuracy of entered information

□ Step 5: Final check before submission
  - [ ] Fee prepared
  - [ ] Submission date/time confirmed
  - [ ] Prepared for possible corrections

References

• Government24, individual local government civil affairs guidance standards
• Detailed industry-specific requirements: see references/permit-details.md