A guide to the departure tax refund for overseas visitors

Overseas visitors can be refunded value-added tax (VAT) for the tax-refundable goods they purchase at tax-free stores when they leave China from ports of departure.

Easier entry, bigger spending: Pudong attracts global shoppers

China's growing list of visa-free transit policies is making it easier than ever for international tourists to visit Shanghai — and many of them are choosing Pudong New Area, not just for sightseeing, but also for shopping.

Time-honored brands beckon tourists with new tax refund policy

The shopping mecca of Shanghai saw a sharp increase in overseas tourist spending during the May Day holiday on May 1-5.

New tax refund service counter opens at Zhangyuan

A new tax refund service counter was recently opened in the western area of Zhangyuan, the popular historical and cultural block in Shanghai's Jing'an district.

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.

Faster, easier shopping with nationwide tax refund service

The service has already been running for over six years as a pilot program in Shanghai's Huangpu district. One of the most experienced participants is New World Daimaru, a major department store located on Nanjing Road.

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.

Changning business pilots new tax-free shopping model

Shanghai Customs recently introduced a remote tax refund verification service, allowing eligible travelers to apply for departure tax refunds through an intelligent self-service terminal.