Samjong KPMG to host overseas investment seminar next month

Samjong KPMG announced Monday it will hold an overseas investment seminar on Nov. 2 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas hotel in Samseong-dong. The event is designed to help companies exploring international expansion navigate growing uncertainty in the global trade environment, as governments worldwide roll out tax and incentive policies to attract foreign investment.

Local KPMG specialists and Samjong KPMG Korea Desk representatives from the United States, Mexico, Vietnam, Singapore, India, the United Kingdom, Germany and the Czech Republic will speak at the event, covering each country's investment climate, tax and regulatory changes, investment incentives and trade issues. Registration is free through the Samjong KPMG website.

The US session will analyze how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is reshaping the American tax landscape and what it means for businesses, with a focus on leveraging global investment incentives, subsidies and tax benefits. The OBBBA, signed into law by President Donald Trump last July, extends the tax cuts introduced during his first administration and significantly rolls back the Joe Biden administration's clean-energy policies to strengthen incentives for corporate investment in the United States. The session will also cover investigation trends at US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and strategies for Korean companies entering the American market.

The Mexico session will focus on the direction of major tax reforms expected in 2027 and shifts in the investment environment, examining how changes in tax and business conditions could affect Korean companies operating locally. It will share key tax and investment considerations that companies pursuing expansion into Mexico should review in advance.

The Vietnam session will address the local investment climate, trends in amendments to investment law and key tax audit issues. It will also introduce developments in the Korea-Vietnam advance pricing agreement (APA) regime and highlight major tax issues that companies with operations in Vietnam should watch. An APA is a system under which a multinational company agrees in advance with tax authorities on the pricing methodology to apply to cross-border transactions with related overseas parties.

The Singapore session will examine corporate entry strategies against the backdrop of changes in the investment environment and tax regime. It will review recent shifts in tax and business conditions, flag key tax issues and investment considerations that may arise in day-to-day operations, and offer recommendations on expanding into neighboring markets.

The India session will analyze business opportunities in the country, including the investment climate and major investment incentives. It will cover key issues related to the Korea-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and tariffs, and outline the regulatory and tax considerations that companies building local production and supply chains should review from the earliest stages of investment.

The UK session will look at the local investment environment and key issues that can arise when entering the market. It will cover what companies should consider in advance from a tax and operational standpoint, introduce KPMG UK's local support services, and offer practical guidance for Korean businesses operating in the country.

The Germany session will survey investment opportunities across Germany and the broader European market, drawing on trends in major European investment industries and available tax incentives. It will also assess the latest developments in anti-money laundering (AML) regulation — an area of growing importance for corporate compliance — and highlight key points companies should keep in mind.

The Czech Republic session will outline entry strategies for the local market, including the investment climate and key incentive programs. Aimed at companies looking to use the Czech Republic as a production and business hub within Europe, the session will review considerations such as corporate structure and help participants identify local business strategies suited to their investment objectives.

Alongside the country sessions, a dedicated segment on global tax management and expatriate tax services will address the tax challenges facing companies with overseas operations and employees posted abroad. It will introduce integrated global tax management approaches and expatriate tax services designed to help businesses respond efficiently to varying tax and regulatory environments across different countries.

After the seminar, participating companies will be able to hold one-on-one meetings with Samjong KPMG Korea Desk specialists from each country. The consultations will provide tailored advice on local investment conditions, tax, regulation and business operations based on each company's overseas investment and expansion plans.

"Through this seminar, participants will be able to obtain practical information not only on policy and regulatory changes in key countries but also on how to handle tax and compliance issues when doing business locally," said Shin Kyung-chul, leader of Samjong KPMG's Global Korea Practice (GKP). "Samjong KPMG draws on the KPMG global network and our Korea Desk specialists in each country to deliver professional services across the full spectrum of global business — from evaluating overseas investment to managing local subsidiaries and tax affairs."

Samjong KPMG GKP is the firm's dedicated unit within the KPMG global network for supporting Korean companies' overseas operations. Working in collaboration with Korea Desk teams in major countries, it provides specialist services spanning overseas investment, tax and accounting, regulation, and human resources and labor. The unit helps Korean companies respond swiftly to issues that arise as they enter foreign markets and manage local operations, and supports the development of global growth strategies.

Samjong KPMG, which operates on a March fiscal year-end, posted sales of 905.6 billion won ($672 million) for the current fiscal year running from April 2025 through March 2026, up about 3.4 percent from the previous year.