Collection of guides for handling departure tax refunds in Shanghai Tax refund

Updated list of departure tax refund stores in Shanghai (January, 2025) Tax refund

If you're eligible for a tax refund, you can enjoy tax-free shopping at over 580 stores across the city.

Updated list of Refunding upon Purchasing stores in Shanghai (January, 2025) Tax refund

Organized by district and updated as of January 2025, it serves as a handy reference for a smooth shopping experience in the city.

Visual guide to departure tax refunds and 'Refunding upon Purchasing' in Shanghai Tax refund

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Tax refund agencies and locations for processing refunds Tax refund

Navigating tax refunds while traveling can be tricky, but Shanghai makes it easy with convenient tax refund centers at major airports and cruise ports.

Tax refunds at Shanghai ports of departure Tax refund

This guide lists the key locations where you can handle your tax refunds before leaving the city, ensuring a smooth departure.

How to apply for 'Buy Now, Refund Now' service upon leaving Chinese mainland Tax refund

How do overseas travelers apply for the "Buy Now, Refund Now" service for shopping tax refunds upon leaving the Chinese mainland?

FAQs: Duty-free shopping in Shanghai airports Duty free

Passengers who have completed customs exit formalities and are about to travel abroad, as well as inbound passengers who have not yet completed customs entry, could purchase duty-free goods at airport duty-free stores. When purchasing duty-free goods, inbound and outbound passengers must use the vouchers of the means of transportation they are traveling on and their valid entry and exit documents.

Shanghai boosts tax refunds, attracts international shoppers

Tax refund sales in Shanghai from January to November 2024 saw a significant rise, increasing by a massive 88.7 percent year-on-year, according to the Shanghai Municipal Tax Service, State Taxation Administration.

​Shanghai sees surge in tax refund sales

Shanghai's tax refund sales saw a year-on-year increase of 88.7 percent in the first 11 months of 2024.