TOKYO, Oct 22 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan will overhaul its tax-free shopping system for foreign visitors on Nov 1, requiring them to pay consumption tax upfront and claim refunds upon departure in a bid to curb abuse by travellers who resell goods before leaving the country, Kyodo News reported.
World : Japan To Overhaul Tax-free Shopping For Foreign Visitors To Curb Resale
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Japan will change its tax-free shopping system to stop resale abuse by requiring foreign visitors to pay tax upfront and claim refunds upon departure.
- New system requires foreign visitors to pay consumption tax upfront.
- Refunds will be given at airports and ports via passport scanning.
- Travellers may be inspected for purchases and smartphone procedures will ease congestion.
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