The National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area, Ministry of Finance (hereinafter referred to as “NTBNA”) expressed that, a foreign traveler who purchases eligible goods that may accompany the traveler when departing from the Republic of China (R.O.C.) with a total sales value of NT$2,000 or more (VAT included) at one single authorized Tax Refund Shopping (TRS) labeled store on the same day, and who later carries the eligible goods out of the R.O.C. within the specific deadline, may prior to the first departure from the R.O.C. claim their VAT refund through the following three ways, as summarized in the attached table。
   NTBNA further indicates that, commencing from May 1, 2016, electronic VAT refunds services for foreign travelers is operated by the Chunghwa Telecom Enterprise Business Group, and that a handling fee of 14% of the VAT refund claims made by foreign travelers may be charged. For further information, please visit the tax refund website https://www.taxrefund.net.tw, or dial the toll-free hotline 0800-880-288.