前9月在华办理离境退税境外旅客人数同比增229.8%

Core Insights - China's optimization of the departure tax refund policy has significantly stimulated inbound consumption among foreign travelers [1] - The number of foreign travelers applying for departure tax refunds increased by 229.8% year-on-year in the first nine months of this year, while the refund amount rose by 97.4% [1] Policy Changes - In April, the State Taxation Administration expanded the "immediate refund upon purchase" service from pilot regions to nationwide [1] - A joint notice from the Ministry of Commerce and five other departments was issued to further optimize the departure tax refund policy and enhance the consumption environment for foreign travelers [1] Service Enhancements - The State Taxation Administration revised the "Management Measures for Departure Tax Refunds for Foreign Travelers" to introduce more convenient service measures and simplify the refund process [1] - New measures include optimizing system functions for more efficient tax refund processing, facilitating cross-regional refunds, and innovating refund methods to streamline the process [1] Future Outlook - The State Taxation Administration aims to continuously improve departure tax refund services and enhance convenience to attract more foreign travelers to shop in China, thereby boosting inbound tourism consumption potential [1]