Managed Services: Your Path to Local Dominance
Local Representative, Operations Team, and Growth Engine
— all in one.
Kontactic's Managed Services provide the complete local infrastructure — from import and selling authority to entity administration, e-commerce operations, and growth strategy — so you can sell locally on Korea's dominant platforms without building any in-country team.
Choose the plan that fits your business model
Whether you want fast market access under our entity or full-service management under your own Korean entity, we have a model that fits.
Spark
IoR & SoR Service
Using Kontactic's Korean entity as the Importer and Seller of Record (consignment selling). Sell locally without establishing your own Korean entity. The fastest, lowest-barrier entry point. Coupang only.
- Import & selling authority
- Tax & local representation
- Korean-language CS
- Payment processing & settlement
- Logistics coordination
Flame
Infrastructure & Operations
Your own Korean entity. We build it and provide the full administrative and operational stack. You manage marketing. Expand to Naver, Kakao, SSG, Gmarket, Auction, 11st, and beyond.
- Everything in Spark
- Korean entity setup & admin
- Product listings & storefront
- Inventory & fulfillment management
Blaze
Full Managed Service
Your own Korean entity. We run everything from administration to strategic growth, plus comprehensive Growth Strategy & Marketing (L3). You retain full ownership. Expand to Naver, Kakao, SSG, Gmarket, Auction, 11st, and beyond.
- Everything in Flame
- Marketing strategy & execution
- Coupang PPC management
- Growth planning & optimization
Three Layers of Service
Flame and Blaze include distinct professional service domains. Each layer represents a specialized function with defined scope and deliverables.
Entity Administration
Local Representative
Kontactic acts as the client's local administrative representative, managing all entity-level legal, tax, and regulatory functions.
- Korean entity formation
- Import license maintenance
- VAT filing & tax coordination
- Customs clearance coordination
- Bank account administration
- Settlement processing
Commerce Operations
Operations Team
Kontactic acts as the client's e-commerce execution team, performing all daily operational tasks required to sell on Korean platforms.
- Marketplace account setup
- Product listing creation (PDP)
- Inventory coordination
- Rocket Growth fulfillment
- Korean-language CS
- Returns/exchange processing
Growth Strategy & Marketing
Growth Engine
Kontactic acts as the client's strategic marketing function, planning and executing the growth roadmap for the Korean market.
- Localized marketing strategy
- Coupang PPC management
- Off-site marketing coordination
- Review campaign strategy
- Conversion rate optimization
- Performance analytics
Onboarding Process
A structured journey from discovery to full market operations. Flame/Blaze: 6–10 weeks. Spark: 2–4 weeks.
Discovery & Demand Validation
Brand review, Korean demand evidence, category compliance screening. 30–60 min call.
Contract Signing & Entity Setup
E-sign service agreement. For Flame/Blaze, pay entity setup fee; Kontactic initiates Korean entity formation.
Entity Formation & Infrastructure
Korean entity registered under client ownership. Business registration, bank account, marketplace accounts created.
Product Information & Compliance
Client provides product details. Kontactic conducts import requirement research and provides Korean labeling guidance.
Inventory Shipment
Client ships inventory DDP to Kontactic partner warehouse. Kontactic manages downstream logistics to Rocket Growth inbound.
Listing Creation & Launch Prep
Korean PDP creation, Coupang SEO, storefront design. Advertising strategy (Blaze).
Go Live & Scaling
Listings go live. Advertising and campaigns launched (Blaze). Ongoing optimization.
What You Own
You retain full ownership of the Korean entity (Flame/Blaze), all operating assets, and all inventory at all times.
Entity Ownership
The Korean entity (유한회사 / limited company) is established under the client's ownership. Kontactic has no ownership stake. For Spark, no client entity is formed.
IoR / SoR
Spark: Kontactic's entity is IoR and SoR. Flame/Blaze: The client's Korean entity is both Importer of Record and Seller of Record.
Inventory Ownership
The client retains ownership of all inventory at all times. Kontactic acts as the operating agency, not a distributor or equity holder.
Flexibility & Scale-back
Clients may scale back from Blaze to Flame if they bring marketing in-house. No lock-in requiring Layer 3.
Ready to Start Your Korean Market Entry?
Book a discovery call to see if your brand is ready for Korea. We'll assess your product lineup, discuss your goals, and determine which tier is the right fit.
Or email us directly at contact@kontactic.com