Core Points - The number of "immediate refund" stores for outbound tax refunds in Chongqing has increased to 50, with a total of 240 tax refund stores [1] - The "immediate refund" service allows foreign travelers to receive tax refunds on-site after making purchases, enhancing the shopping experience [1] - From January to August this year, the sales of tax refund goods and the amount of tax refunds processed in Chongqing have both increased nearly fivefold year-on-year [1] Group 1 - The Chongqing tax bureau has introduced a centralized refund model, allowing travelers to process refunds at designated points after shopping at any tax refund store [2] - A new centralized refund point has been established in the Guanyinqiao business district, bringing the total to four such points in the city [2] - Since the launch of the centralized refund points in August, approximately 110 "immediate refund" transactions have been processed [2] Group 2 - The Chongqing tax bureau aims to encourage more local cultural product stores to register as tax refund stores and expand the "immediate refund" service to other provinces in the western region [3] - The initiative is expected to stimulate inbound tourism consumption in Chongqing [3]
重庆离境退税“即买即退”商店增至50家 新增1个集中退付点
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-26 08:40