Cha Eun-woo's mother’s management company faces tax evasion allegations, raising concerns about its legitimacy and operations.
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A new suspicion has arisen regarding the corporation established by ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo's mother. Today (23rd), according to the Comprehensive Information System for Public Culture and Arts, the management company established by Cha Eun-woo's mother was registered as a public culture and arts planning business on June 15, 2022. The address of the management company is in Tongjin-eup, Gimpo City, Gyeonggi Province. Amid reports that this address is known as the building of an eel restaurant operated by his mother in Ganghwa Island, Incheon, there are suspicions that they may have engaged in fraudulent activities for tax evasion, as a different address is listed in the Comprehensive Information System for Public Culture and Arts. In response, Cha Eun-woo's agency, Fantagio, stated they could not confirm the matter. Cha Eun-woo is currently under suspicion of tax evasion. Last year, the Seoul Regional Tax Office investigated him for tax evasion through a personal planning company established by his mother, reporting a tax claim exceeding 20 billion won (approximately 2 billion yen), which is known to be the largest scale among entertainers in South Korea. Cha Eun-woo has been operating under a contract for support of entertainment activities between Fantagio and the personal planning company established by his mother. It has been revealed that the income earned by Cha Eun-woo was equally divided among Fantagio, the personal planning company, and Cha Eun-woo himself. The National Tax Service considers the planning company established by his mother to be a paper company that does not provide substantial services, judging that Cha Eun-woo and his mother established the corporation to reduce their income tax, applying a corporate tax rate that is 20 percentage points lower than the income tax rate. Fantagio stated, 'This case is primarily about whether the corporation established by Cha Eun-woo's mother qualifies as a substantial taxable entity. It is not yet a finalized or publicly announced case, and we plan to actively clarify the issues related to legal interpretation and application following appropriate procedures. The artist and tax representatives will sincerely cooperate to ensure that this process concludes swiftly.' - ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, could this affect the advertising industry due to the allegations? The video was made private about six hours after the report. - Following the tax evasion allegations, new reports regarding Cha Eun-woo's enlistment have also emerged... the agency has commented.
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Cha Eun-woo of ASTRO has been reported to have received a tax notice from the National Tax Service for over 20 billion won, leading to speculation that he enlisted in the military to avoid controversy. His agency, Fantagio, stated they are cooperating with tax authorities and emphasized the case revolves around the legitimacy of a company established by his mother.
ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo is facing allegations of tax evasion, with his agency stating that the case revolves around the legitimacy of a corporation established by his mother. They emphasize that the matter is still under review and that Cha Eun-woo will cooperate fully with tax authorities and fulfill his legal obligations.
Cha Eun-woo of ASTRO is facing allegations of tax evasion amounting to 20 billion won. He was investigated by the Seoul National Tax Service for allegedly evading taxes through a company established by his mother. The tax authority claims the company is a shell entity. Cha Eun-woo has contested the tax decision and is awaiting the outcome. His agency, Fantagio, is currently preparing an official statement.
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