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Posted on October 17 2023

'South Korea plans to offer bigger tax refunds to foreign tourists, ' Finance Minister Choo Kyung-Ho

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Updated February 27 2024

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Highlights: South Korea intends to provide larger tax refunds to foreign visitors

  • Finance Minister Choo Kyung-Ho stated that the government wants to increase tax refunds considerably.
  • Currently, tax refunds are available up to 2.5 million won and a maximum local purchase amount of 500,000 (US$370). 
  • The strategy is intended to help South Korea's small companies regarding an increase in foreign tourists.

 

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South Korea plans on bigger tax refunds

  • To increase consumer spending in rising tourism, South Korea intends to raise maximum tax refunds, which can be given to international visitors who shop domestically.
  • As stated by Finance Minister Choo Kyung-Ho, the government plans to increase taxes by a massive number from next year. However, the exact amount will only be known after further discussions.

 

Currently the following tax is available

  • The current limit on tax returns is 2.5 million won, with a maximum local purchase of 500,000 won (US$370).
  • With the increase in foreign tourist arrivals, the strategy is intended to help South Korea's small enterprises.

 

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