2026 Latest Home Appliance Rebate: Up to NT$5,000! Full Guide to Rebates for Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, and Dehumidifiers

Attention households planning to replace old appliances! To promote energy conservation and carbon reduction, Taiwan's Bureau of Energy has announced the extension of the 'Residential Home Appliance Replacement and Energy-Saving Subsidy.' Consumers who replace old air conditioners or refrigerators with new 'Class 1 energy efficiency' models and complete recycling by December 31, 2026 (Minguo Year 115), will receive a NT$3,000 subsidy per new unit. When combined with the Ministry of Finance's 'Goods Tax Reduction for Energy-Efficient Appliances,' the total savings can reach up to NT$5,000 per unit! Below is a comprehensive guide to the 2026 appliance subsidy and goods tax rebate, including application periods, required documents, and online application steps.

Bureau of Energy: 'Residential Home Appliance Replacement and Energy-Saving Subsidy' Guide

1. Purchase and Application Periods Appliance Purchase Period: January 1, 2023 (Minguo Year 112) to December 31, 2026 (Minguo Year 115). Subsidy Application Period: February 1, 2023 (Minguo Year 112) to January 31, 2027 (Minguo Year 116).

2. Eligibility and Qualifying Appliances Subsidies apply only to new appliances whose brand and model are registered in the Bureau of Energy's 'Energy Efficiency Labeling Management System.' - Class 1 Energy Efficiency Air Conditioners: Products meeting the energy consumption standards for ductless air conditioners and officially registered as Class 1 efficiency (for split-type units, the number of outdoor units determines the subsidy count). - Class 1 Energy Efficiency Refrigerators: Products meeting the energy consumption standards for refrigerators and officially registered as Class 1 efficiency.

3. Subsidy Amount and Claim Frequency Maximum subsidy of NT$3,000 per product. There is no limit on the number of applications.

4. Application Methods (Online / Mail) Online Application: Fill out the form on the Bureau of Energy's designated website and upload scanned copies of required documents. Submitting the application constitutes consent to receive review results via the specified mobile number or email. Mail Application: Prepare physical documents and send by registered mail to 'P.O. Box 8-17, Banqiao Post Office' (receipt date determined by postmark).

5. Required Documents - Original copy of the 'Residential Home Appliance Replacement and Energy-Saving Subsidy Application Form.' - Copy of applicant's ID card, passport, or residence permit. - Copy of the front page of the applicant's bank savings account. - Copy of the electricity bill for the installation address (residential non-commercial use). - Copy of the unified invoice (or electronic invoice proof) showing the model number, without a business tax ID, issued within the purchase period. - Copy of the product warranty card or service card (showing serial or machine number). - Copy of the third copy (consumer receipt) of the Environmental Protection Administration's 'Waste Appliance Recycling Form' (recycling date must fall within the purchase period).

Ministry of Finance: 'Goods Tax Reduction for Energy-Efficient Appliances' Guide

In addition to the NT$3,000 subsidy from the Bureau of Energy, consumers can also apply for a goods tax rebate from the Ministry of Finance—both benefits can be claimed simultaneously!

1. Application Period and Conditions Application Period: Now until December 31, 2031 (Minguo Year 118) (must apply within 6 months from the day after purchase). Qualifying Appliances: Newly purchased Class 1 or Class 2 energy-efficient inverter air conditioners (cooling/heating), refrigerators, and dehumidifiers.

2. Application Methods (Online / Paper) Online Application: Visit the Ministry of Finance's Tax Portal 'Special Zone for Refunding Reduced Goods Tax on Energy-Efficient Appliances.' Options include: - Certificate Login: Use a natural person certificate, registered health insurance card, business certificate, or mobile natural person certificate. - Simplified Identity Authentication Login: No card reader required; available only for direct bank transfers (requires uploading a copy of the bankbook page). Paper Application: Complete the application form, attach supporting documents, and mail or submit in person to any National Taxation Bureau (including branches, collection offices, or service centers).

3. Required Documents for Tax Refund - Copy of identity document (not required for online applications). - Copy of unified invoice or receipt for tax-exempt transactions (must include seller's tax ID; not required for cloud or electronic invoice proof). - During application, provide the seller's tax ID, invoice number, appliance brand, model, and serial/machine number (refer to warranty card or device label).