江苏离境退税商店实现设区市全覆盖

Core Insights - Jiangsu province has expanded its outbound tax refund store network, adding 325 new stores from January to November, bringing the total to 427, achieving full coverage across 13 cities [1] - The Chinese government has relaxed the registration conditions for outbound tax refund stores, allowing newly opened stores and convenience stores to apply for registration [1] - Local tax authorities in Jiangsu are enhancing policy promotion and guidance, visiting key commercial areas and tourist sites to assist merchants with the registration process [1] Group 1 - The implementation of a bilingual tax refund guide and the use of social media channels for policy dissemination have been initiated to support merchants [1] - Jiangsu's local services are being optimized, with Nanjing expanding the coverage of "buy and refund" stores and Suzhou adding tax refund agency service points [1] - Wuxi has pioneered a "packaging and coding" convenience measure for tax refunds, allowing foreign travelers to process refunds and packaging on-site, significantly improving customs efficiency [1] Group 2 - From January to October, inbound tourists at Jiangsu ports reached 2.39 million, marking a year-on-year increase of 19.4% [2] - The verification of outbound tax refund applications at Nanjing Lukou Airport and Wuxi Shuofang Airport has seen significant growth, with increases of 122.57% and 117.55% respectively [2]