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Short-Term Rental Income Tax: A Guide to Zigbang Payout Records and Receipts

Landlords are responsible for reporting short-term rental income.

Short-Term Rental Income: How Are Taxes Handled When You’re Paid Through Zigbang?

Starting to receive payouts for short-term rentals on Zigbang? Did you assume the platform would automatically withhold your taxes?
Zigbang deducts only a 3.3% fee from each payout and doesn’t withhold tax. That means you’re responsible for reporting rental income and issuing rent receipts.
Use plott LIFE too, where the host fee is ₩0 and your payout matches the rental charge, making it much easier to track income by contract.

Does the platform report short-term rental income for you?

Are taxes deducted from Zigbang payouts?

No. Zigbang deducts only a 3.3% host fee from short-term rental payouts. Taxes aren’t withheld.

Deduction: Only a 3.3% fee (including VAT) on rent, building fees, and cleaning fees
Tax withholding: No tax is withheld from rental income
What this means: Payouts are before tax, so you’ll need to handle taxes separately

Who reports short-term rental income?

Landlords are responsible for reporting and paying tax on rental income.

No filing service: Zigbang doesn’t report rental income for you
It depends: Filing requirements vary by business status and tax treatment
VAT: Landlords are also responsible for reporting VAT on rent. Whether VAT applies depends on the property and business status
Where to check: For guidance, contact the National Tax Service or a tax accountant

What tax documents can you get for Zigbang rentals?

Zigbang only issues documents for contract fees.

Item	Issued by Zigbang?	What to do
Contract fee	Yes (cash receipt or electronic tax invoice)	For card payments and payouts, the card slip serves as proof
Rent	No	Landlord issues it directly
Building and cleaning fees	No	Landlord issues them directly
Security deposit	No	Landlord and tenant agree on how to handle it

How do I get a tax invoice for the fee?

Add your tax document details in Settings and it’ll be issued automatically.

Automatic issuance: Add your details in Settings to have fee documents issued automatically
If you don’t register: Documents are still issued as required by law
Card payments: The card slip serves as proof for card payments and payouts

What if a guest asks for a rent receipt?

Who issues rent receipts?

Landlords issue receipts for rent, building fees, and cleaning fees directly to tenants.

Who issues them: The landlord, not the platform
When it’s required: Requirements depend on business status and tax treatment
Handling requests: Coordinate with the tenant if they request a cash receipt or tax invoice

What if a guest asks for a tax invoice?

Landlords without business registration can’t issue tax invoices.

Guests on business trips often need invoices for work, so it’s best to let them know before booking whether you can issue one.

Can I ask for a guest’s resident registration number for tax filing?

Zigbang doesn’t collect or share tenants’ resident registration numbers.

What’s shown: Transaction records display only the parties’ legal names for identity verification
Check directly: Landlords must obtain any information needed for filing themselves, within the limits allowed by law
Check the process: We recommend confirming the specific process with a tax accountant

Do I need to register as a business?

Can I start renting short-term without business registration?

Yes. You can become a Zigbang landlord with identity verification alone, without business registration.

Start as an individual: Sign up without business registration or extra documents
Business payouts: To receive payouts as a business, add your business name, owner’s name, and registration number under Business and bank details in Settings
Tax considerations: Whether registration is required depends on how you operate and at what scale. Check with a tax accountant

Do I need to report a short-term rental under Korea’s lease reporting system?

It depends on the contract and location. Check with your local government office or Government24 for accurate guidance.

How to keep your short-term rental payout records organized

What should I keep track of for tax filing?

For each contract, record the rental charge, fees deducted, and amount actually paid out.

What to record	Example (monthly rental charge: ₩1,500,000)
Rental charge (rent, building fees, cleaning fees)	₩1,500,000
Zigbang fee: 3.3%	₩49,500
Actual payout	₩1,450,500
Proof of fee	Card slip, cash receipt, or tax invoice

※ Example for illustration purposes only.

Payout ≠ rental charge: Zigbang deducts its fee before paying you, so track the charge and fee separately
Keep receipts: Save receipts for maintenance, repairs, and cleaning as soon as you can
Organize by platform: If you use multiple platforms, keep a separate sheet for each

How does using plott LIFE make recordkeeping easier?

How are plott LIFE payouts calculated?

plott LIFE charges hosts ₩0, so you receive the full rental charge with no fee deducted.

Monthly rental charge: ₩1,500,000	Zigbang short-term rentals	plott LIFE
Host fee	₩49,500 (3.3%)	₩0 (through December 31, 2026)
Payout	₩1,450,500	₩1,500,000
Fees to reconcile	For each contract	None

Simpler bookkeeping: The rental charge equals your payout, so you can see each contract’s income at a glance
Keep more: For the same room and rental charge, you receive the amount of the fee
Same tax responsibilities: You’re responsible for reporting rental income, whichever platform you use

Can I list on Zigbang and plott LIFE at the same time?

Yes, you can list the same room on both platforms.

Zigbang short-term rentals: Reach people searching through the platform as usual
plott LIFE: Get payouts with no host fee and reach longer-stay guests, companies, and international students
Manage your calendar: Once a booking is confirmed on one platform, block those dates on the other right away

FAQ — Short-term rental income and tax documents

Q. Are taxes deducted from Zigbang short-term rental payouts?

A. No. Only the 3.3% fee is deducted; rental income tax isn’t withheld.

Q. Does Zigbang issue rent receipts?

A. No. Zigbang issues proof of contract fees only. Landlords issue rent, building fee, and cleaning fee receipts themselves.

Q. Can I issue a tax invoice without business registration?

A. No. Landlords without business registration can’t issue tax invoices.

Q. How long is the ₩0 host fee on plott LIFE available?

A. This limited-time offer runs through December 31, 2026. Sign up before it ends.

Handle your tax filing, and pay ₩0 in fees with plott LIFE

You’re responsible for reporting rental income and issuing rent receipts, whatever platform you use.
List the same room on plott LIFE to get paid with no fee and keep income tracking simple for each contract.

※ This article is general information only. For specific tax filing guidance, contact the National Tax Service or a tax accountant.