Refund-Upon-Purchase

Learn about Shanghai's refund-upon-purchase service, including eligibility, procedures, participating stores, and service locations.

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Refund-upon-purchase service for overseas visitors

The refund-upon-purchase service allows overseas visitors to receive their tax refund in renminbi immediately when buying eligible goods at designated stores in Shanghai.

Shanghai makes tax refunds easier for overseas visitors

The updated policy simplifies customs checks for lower-value goods, expands paperless processing, and encourages wider use of digital tools.

Shanghai tax refund services directory

Find Shanghai tax refund counters by district, including citywide and mall-specific locations where overseas visitors can receive tax refunds for eligible purchases.

'Packaging and coding' pilot for tax-free shopping

Shanghai has launched a new "packaging and coding" pilot program designed to make tax-free shopping faster and more convenient for overseas visitors.