Guangzhou plans to increase the coverage of tax refund stores and promote the addition of tax refund stores at various key points of entry to promote inbound consumption.

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01/07/2026
The implementation plan of Guangzhou City to implement the policy of strengthening and optimizing the departure tax refund is open for public opinions. It mentions the need to increase the coverage rate of tax refund shops. Encourage more eligible shops to register as tax refund shops, continuously optimize the spatial layout, continue to promote the establishment of tax refund shops in key locations for inbound consumption in addition to covering all 11 districts, focus on expanding tax refund shops in key business districts, tourist attractions, markets, ports where there are more foreign tourists, as well as high-quality brands with distinct local characteristics, old and reputable enterprises, souvenir shops in cultural and historical sites, shopping shops in theme parks, and shops surrounding international sports venues. A one-time reward will be given to those who issue more than 50 departure tax refund or "buy-now, refund-now" applications in six months.