重庆2025年离境退税同比增长近4倍

Core Insights - The construction of international consumer center cities has shown significant results, with Chongqing's outbound tax refund amount increasing nearly fourfold year-on-year in 2025 [1] - The influx of foreign travelers to Chongqing reached a historical high, with over 760,000 inbound foreign travelers recorded [1] - The expansion of the visa-free transit policy in China has contributed to a surge in international tourism, enhancing Chongqing's appeal as a destination [1] Group 1 - In 2025, the tax authority in Chongqing reported a substantial increase in the actual tax refund amount for outbound travelers, which grew nearly four times compared to the previous year [1] - The number of stores offering outbound tax refunds in Chongqing increased to 290, covering various retail categories such as supermarkets, specialty products, and cultural gifts [1] - Starting from August 2025, Chongqing's tax authority will upgrade the "immediate refund" model to a "concentrated refund" model in key commercial areas, allowing eligible foreign travelers to receive tax refunds on-site [1] Group 2 - The tax authorities in Sichuan and Chongqing have launched a mutual recognition service for the "immediate refund" process, allowing foreign travelers to complete tax refunds in either city and choose between two international airports for departure [2] - In the second half of 2025, there were 157 successful mutual recognition tax refund transactions for outbound travelers between the two cities [2]