Preparation of veterinary drug wholesaler licence and veterinary quasi-drug import-business notification documents

Procedure

Procedure type

Permit Difficulty High
A procedure that allows a business, activity or stay that the law generally restricts, after review; licenses fall into this type. The authority reviews facility standards, location and consultation with other agencies, and a permit can be refused if the standards are not met.
Notification Difficulty Low
You submit the statutory report form and required documents. Once the documents are in order the report is accepted; for some reports the authority checks the contents before accepting it.

We prepare documents for the necessary procedures for veterinary drug wholesaler licensing and veterinary drug quasi-drug importation, product approval, and reporting. The first import business report will be prepared along with the application for the required items.

Scope & fee

Only licensed as a wholesaler of veterinary medicines: We will prepare and submit the veterinary drug wholesaler license application form and attached documents for 1 business location. Medical certificates from the managing pharmacist and representative, as well as facility, warehouse, and equipment data are provided, and import work, product application, pharmacist appointment, facility construction, and on-site visits are not included.; Official fee source ↗
Importation of veterinary quasi-drugs and simultaneous reporting of 1 quasi-drug item subject to reporting: We will prepare the first import business report of veterinary quasi-drugs for 1 company and the item report for 1 type of product. This is the standard for providing 25 pages of basic proof and proof of finished ingredients, testing, safety, and country of manufacture. Technical data development, testing, overseas certification acquisition, translation, notary costs, and on-site visits are not included.; Official fee source ↗
Simultaneous application for 1 quasi-drug item subject to animal quasi-drug import/permission report: We will prepare the first import report of veterinary quasi-drugs for 1 company and item approval for 1 type of product. The standard is to receive 25 pages of basic proof, 30 pages of additional proof of approval review, and proof of completed ingredients, testing, safety, and country of manufacture. Technical data development, testing, overseas certification acquisition, translation, notary costs, and on-site visits are not included.; Official fee source ↗
Import declaration only for 1 item subject to notification of veterinary quasi-drugs by a previously notified importer: We will prepare and submit a product declaration document for 1 type of quasi-drug product for animals from 1 company that has already completed the import business report. This is the standard for providing 30 pages of basic proof and proof of finished ingredients, testing, safety, and country of manufacture. It does not include technical data development, testing, overseas certification acquisition, translation, notary public expenses, on-site visits, and new reports on import businesses.; Official fee source ↗
Only administrative documents for import permission for 1 item subject to approval for veterinary quasi-drugs by a previously reported importer: We will prepare and submit product approval documents for 1 type of quasi-drug product for veterinary use for 1 company that has already completed the import business report. The standard is to receive 30 pages of basic proof, 30 pages of additional proof of approval review, and proof of completed ingredients, testing, safety, and country of manufacture. It does not include technical data development, testing, overseas certification acquisition, translation, notary public expenses, on-site visits, and new reports on import businesses.; Official fee source ↗

01
Confirm items handled and the permit scope: Decide whether only veterinary drugs are handled, whether human drugs will also be sold, and whether veterinary quasi-drugs will be imported. Handling human drugs as well changes the warehouse area standard, so fix the business scope first.
02
Check the office and warehouse: Under Article 45(2)(ii) of the Act, a warehouse handling only veterinary drugs must be at least 33㎡. Confirm the area and storage layout with the lease, building register use and floor plan, and ask the local government about detailed facility standards in advance.
03
Prepare qualification documents for the representative and managing pharmacist: Both obtain a physician's certificate showing they do not fall under Article 5, subparagraphs 1 and 3 of the Act. If the representative is a pharmacist who manages the business directly, no separate managing pharmacist documents are submitted.
04
Prepare and submit the wholesaler permit application: Submit the application (Form No. 14) with the certificates, the articles of incorporation for a corporation, and a list of delivery vehicles and equipment to the Mayor, County Governor or District Head of the business location. After the local government checks the site, a permit (Form No. 15) is issued.
05
Prepare the import business report and import manager documents: To import quasi-drugs, submit the import business report (Form No. 12-2) with two physician's certificates, the import manager approval or qualification documents, and a facility and equipment statement for import and quality control to the Director of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. Aquatic-only items fall under the National Fishery Products Quality Management Service.
06
Prepare item import permit or report documents: Together with the import business report, a permit application or import report must be filed at the same time for at least one item. Oral care, disinfectant and similar quasi-drugs need an import permit, while fiber and rubber products need an import report, so prepare manufacturing and sales certificates (issued within two years) per item.

Filing route

Wholesaler permit: city, county or district office with jurisdiction over the business location. Quasi-drug import business report: Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (aquatic-only items: National Fishery Products Quality Management Service)

Confirm the current filing office, jurisdiction, and online availability on the official website.

Official check

Actual processing agencyCompetent Korean authority or official service · Competent Korean authority or official service · Competent Korean authority or official service

Statutory and policy authorityMinistry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs · Competent Korean authority or official service

Online routeGovernment24

Deadlines & processing notes

Check deadlines and next steps against the notice, filing date, and any request for additional documents.Official check

Fees & official charges

Administrative service fee

Only licensed as a wholesaler of veterinary medicines from KRW 300,000
Importation of veterinary quasi-drugs and simultaneous reporting of 1 quasi-drug item subject to reporting from KRW 600,000
Simultaneous application for 1 quasi-drug item subject to animal quasi-drug import/permission report from KRW 600,000
Import declaration only for 1 item subject to notification of veterinary quasi-drugs by a previously notified importer from KRW 400,000
Only administrative documents for import permission for 1 item subject to approval for veterinary quasi-drugs by a previously reported importer from KRW 500,000

All administrative service fees exclude 10% VAT.

Government fee / taxDepends on the filing type and competent authorityOfficial fee source

Included in the basic fee — Initial document review, required-document guidance, basic form preparation, one filing support and responses to up to two supplement requests.

Conditional success fee — For this service, any conditional success fee may be separately agreed within the lawful service scope and stated in a written engagement agreement. No outcome is guaranteed.

Displayed amounts are starting estimates, not statutory or standard rates. The final fee is confirmed after consultation and document review in the engagement agreement. Government fees and actual expenses may change.

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Basic documents

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Veterinary drug wholesaler permit application (Form No. 14 of the Rules on Handling of Veterinary Drugs)Physician's certificates for the representative and managing pharmacist (not falling under Article 5, subparagraphs 1 and 3 of the Act)Copy of pharmacist license (if consent to administrative data sharing is not given)Articles of incorporation (for a corporation)List of delivery vehicles and equipmentLease of the office and warehouse, building register and warehouse floor plan (to confirm area of at least 33㎡)Veterinary drug and quasi-drug import business report (Form No. 12-2) and import manager approval or qualification documentsFacility and equipment statement for import and quality control, and manufacturing and sales certificates per item

동물용의약품도매상 허가 신청서(별지 제14호서식)

HWP original PDF

Source: Korea National Law Information Center, 「동물용 의약품등 취급규칙」 별지 제14호서식(effective 2025.10.31.) · checked 2026.10.26. · the form is in Korean; confirm it is the current version before submitting.

(동물용의약품, 동물용의약외품)수입업(신고서, 변경신고서)(별지 제12호의2서식)

HWP original PDF

Source: Korea National Law Information Center, 「동물용 의약품등 취급규칙」 별지 제12호의2서식(effective 2025.10.31.) · checked 2026.10.26. · the form is in Korean; confirm it is the current version before submitting.

The wholesaler permit is a prior permit, not a report, so buying or selling veterinary drugs before the permit is issued is unlicensed business, and a warehouse under 33㎡ cannot be permitted even after the lease and construction are finished.

Scope of services

Hwang Yunsang Administrative Agent Office prepares and translates documents for administrative agencies, submits them on your behalf, and guides you through permit, application, and notification procedures. Services that require the principal’s personal appearance, principal’s application, or electronic signature may be limited in delegation.