Compras libres de impuestos

Tipo de impuesto: VAT (營業稅)

Tasa impositiva: 5%

Beneficiarios: Foreign nationals with less than 183 days stay in Taiwan

Condición de estancia: Must depart Taiwan within 30 days of purchase

Compra mínima: TWD 2,000 (approx. USD 65) per store per day (tax-inclusive)

Moneda: TWD

Procedimiento en tienda:

1. Shop at TRS (Tax Refund Service) stores displaying the "Tax Refund" logo
2. Present passport at checkout and request tax refund form
3. Same-day purchases from one store can be combined

Procedimiento en aeropuerto:

1. At airport: use automated Tax Refund Kiosk (e-Gate area) or visit counter
2. For goods over TWD 48,000: show to customs before check-in
3. Refund issued after scanning refund forms at kiosk

Métodos de reembolso:

• Cash (TWD)
• Credit card refund

Tiempo de procesamiento: Cash: immediate at airport; Card: 2-4 weeks

Artículos excluidos:

• Consumables already used
• Services
• Food consumed locally

Operadores tax-free: Taiwan Tax Refund Service (TRS)

Zonas de compras principales: Taipei (Xinyi, Ximending), Taichung, Kaohsiung, Taoyuan outlet malls

Consejos:

• Many large stores offer on-site tax refund (即時退稅) — refund at checkout
• On-site refund available for purchases TWD 2,000-48,000
• For on-site refund, passport deducted amount directly at POS
• Airport kiosks are fast — scan QR code on refund form