2026 Recruitment for Participating Companies in Exclusive Sales Stores (Duty-Free Shops) for SME Products
Gain recognition for indirect export performance through duty-free shop placement and utilize benefits such as trade finance.
- Eligible
- SMEs or Small Business Owners selling B2C products eligible for duty-free shops
- Deadline
- 마감일 원문 확인
This program provides promotional marketing and retail space to SMEs lacking their own sales channels, offering market validation opportunities by feeding consumer feedback back to companies. Additionally, it supports overseas market entry by recognizing foreign sales of listed products as indirect export performance and issuing purchase confirmation certificates.
3-second summary
- Target: SMEs and Small Business Owners (B2C manufacturers)
- Support: Promotional marketing, provision of retail space, consumer feedback loop
- Support: Recognition of indirect export performance and issuance of purchase confirmation certificates
- Eligibility: Companies manufacturing products eligible for duty-free shop sales
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises or Small Business Owners under Article 2 of the Basic Act on Small Business Owners
- Companies manufacturing B2C products eligible for sale in duty-free shops
- Exclusion of products unsuitable for the purpose of policy duty-free shop operations
- Exclusion of imported products (only overseas OEM products allowed with proof), pharmaceuticals, software, and products from large/mid-sized enterprises
- Exclusion of restricted items such as pharmaceuticals, corporate medical devices, software, primary food products, and industrial goods
- Exclusion of products exceeding 55cm x 40cm x 20cm in size or 10kg in weight (except foldable items like clothing)
- Exclusion of items prohibited for carry-on luggage
- Exclusion of products with a consumption/use/expiry date less than 3 months remaining
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of B2C manufacturing SMEs who lack their own sales channels or wish to enter overseas markets.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for SMEs or Small Business Owners selling B2C products eligible for duty-free shops. Details: SMEs under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises or Small Business Owners under Article 2 of the Basic Act on Small Business Owners; Companies manufacturing B2C products eligible for sale in duty-free shops; Exclusion of products unsuitable for the purpose of policy duty-free shop operations; Exclusion of imported products (only overseas OEM products allowed with proof), pharmaceuticals, software, and products from large/mid-sized enterprises.
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Last updated · Source: official program notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.