Shopping duty-free

Tipo d'imposta: VAT (營業稅)

Aliquota fiscale: 5%

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

Condizione di soggiorno: Must depart Taiwan within 30 days of purchase

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

Valuta: TWD

Procedura in negozio:

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

Procedura in aeroporto:

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

Metodi di rimborso:

• Cash (TWD)
• Credit card refund

Tempo di elaborazione: Cash: immediate at airport; Card: 2-4 weeks

Articoli esclusi:

• Consumables already used
• Services
• Food consumed locally

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

Principali zone shopping: Taipei (Xinyi, Ximending), Taichung, Kaohsiung, Taoyuan outlet malls

Consigli:

• 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