海南离境退税商店数量成倍增加 销售额大幅增长

Core Insights - The departure tax refund policy is significantly supporting the construction of Hainan's international tourism consumption center [1][2] - The number of departure tax refund stores in Hainan has increased from 27 at the beginning of the year to 322 by the end of September, with 93 stores offering "immediate refund" services [1] - Departure tax refund sales in Hainan have seen a year-on-year increase of 184.86% [1] Summary by Sections Departure Tax Refund Policy - The departure tax refund policy allows foreign travelers to receive VAT refunds on goods purchased at designated stores when leaving the country [1] - In April, China lowered the minimum purchase amount for tax refund eligibility from 500 RMB to 200 RMB and relaxed the registration conditions for refund stores [1] Growth in Refund Stores - Hainan has expanded the number of tax refund stores in major tourist areas, achieving full coverage in key tourist cities and counties [1] - In Sanya alone, the number of departure tax refund stores increased from 11 to 60 [1] Sales and Refund Amounts - From May to August, Hainan Customs verified 1,274 tax refund transactions, with a total refund amount of 19.085 million RMB, representing increases of 86.5% and 232.1% compared to the previous four months [1] Simplification of Processes - Various departments have simplified the registration process for tax refund stores and improved the efficiency of verifying tax refund items, achieving quick verification within 2 minutes [2] - The Hainan Provincial Taxation Bureau has produced multilingual promotional materials for the "immediate refund" process, distributing them widely in airports, shopping areas, and tourist attractions [2]