A Complete Guide to Taiwan’s Tax Refund Process
When traveling to Japan, Korea, Europe, or other destinations, many shoppers apply for tax refunds after purchases. Similarly, foreign tourists shopping in Taiwan can also enjoy tax refunds. Taiwan’s tourist tax refund policy was introduced as early as 2003, but due to the high threshold for stores to register as tax-free merchants, only a limited number of shops—typically those in shopping malls frequented by tour groups or high-end stores—offered this service. As a result, many were unaware that Taiwan also provided tax refunds. However, since May 2016, Taiwan has revised its tax refund regulations, lowering the registration threshold for tax-free
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