- Foreign tourists who purchase selected goods in Taiwan can apply for a 5% VAT refund before departure.
- The tax refund system for foreign tourists was implemented on October 1, 2003.
- Private tax refund operators have been improving the application process and service quality since May 1, 2016.
- Conditions for tax refund have been relaxed and multiple channels for tax refund services have been provided.
- Foreign tourists can apply for a tax refund if they purchase eligible goods worth NT$2,000 or more on the same day and carry the goods out of Taiwan within 90 days.
- Tax refund can be applied for at service counters, E-VAT Kiosks, or online through the “TAIWAN TAX REFUND” mobile application.
- Small amount tax refunds can be applied for at authorized stores, and there is no refund amount limit for tax refund service at designated counters.
- The Ministry of Finance has expanded the number of authorized stores providing tax refund services to nearly 1,900.
- Inquiries about tax refund services can be made through the “Taiwan Tax Refund” page on the website.
Source: mof.gov.tw
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