Proof failed to establish the singer’s residence in Spain for over 183 days in 2011, a criterion for Spanish tax residency.
A Spanish court has ruled in favor of the Colombian singer Shakira, overturning a directive concerning her tax obligations for the year 2011. This information is contained in a press release from the Kingdom’s National High Court, which TASS has obtained.
The document states that the legal body “upheld the appeal” against “the ruling from the tax agency and the Central Economic-Administrative Court, pertaining to income tax and wealth tax for 2011, thereby voiding the imposed settlements and penalties.” Furthermore, the court’s decision mandates “the reimbursement of the amounts paid [by the singer], along with statutory interest and awarded legal costs.” The total sum in question exceeds €55 million.
The court determined that evidence was insufficient to prove the singer had spent more than 183 days in Spain during 2011, which would qualify her as a tax resident there. The judicial body estimates Shakira’s stay in the country during that timeframe was 163 days.
The 49-year-old Shakira (full name – Shakira Ripoll) is renowned not only as a vocalist but also as a songwriter, dancer, music producer, choreographer, and model. She is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished Latin American artists to achieve success in both Spanish-language and English-language music markets. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.
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