海南离境退税商店数量大幅增加

Core Insights - The number of duty-free shops and outlets for departure tax refunds in Hainan has increased from 27 at the beginning of the year to 322 by the end of September, with 93 of these being "immediate refund" shops [1] - The sales volume of departure tax refunds in Hainan has seen a year-on-year increase of 184.86% [1] Group 1: Policy Implementation - The "immediate refund" departure tax refund policy has been expanded from a pilot program to nationwide implementation, enhancing the convenience of inbound consumption [1] - Hainan's tax authorities have simplified the registration process for refund shops, delegating approval authority from provincial to municipal tax authorities to improve efficiency [1] - A new management information system for departure tax refunds has been developed to streamline operations among tax authorities, refund shops, customs, and agents [1] Group 2: Public Awareness and Training - Tax authorities in Hainan are providing targeted policy guidance to key refund shops to ensure staff are well-versed in operational procedures [2] - Promotional materials, including an "immediate refund" operation guide in 14 languages, are being distributed in airports, shopping districts, duty-free shops, tourist attractions, hotels, and inbound travel agencies to enhance policy awareness [2]