The National Assembly is reviewing a bill to extend investment tax credit carryforwards from 10 to 20 years, effective retroactively from 2026.
The Korean National Assembly is considering Bill No. 2212902 which proposes extending the carryforward period for unused individual and corporate income tax investment credits from 10 to 20 years.
The extension targets investments in sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) , advanced robotics and manufacturing, biotechnology, quantum technology amongst others.
If approved, the amendment will take effect on 1 January 2026 and apply retroactively to unused credits from that tax year.
The bill proposes amendments to the Special Tax Measures Act.