Collection of guides for handling tax refunds in Shanghai Tax refund

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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 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 refund, 'refunding upon purchasing' service 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 'refunding upon purchasing' service before leaving Chinese mainland Tax refund

How do overseas travelers apply for the "refunding upon purchasing" service for shopping tax refunds before 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.

China refines departure tax refund policy to encourage inbound consumption

China unveiled a set of measures on April 27 to further optimize its departure tax refund policy to meet overseas tourists' needs better and expand inbound consumption.

Foreign tourists to enjoy instant tax refund in China Tax Refund

China has updated its tax refund policy for foreign tourists, shifting from a refund-upon-departure model to a refund-upon-purchase model.