Pop star Shakira wins $90 million payout in court victory over Spanish government
Shakira has won a significant court case against the Spanish government, resulting in a payout of over $90 million. The court ruled that Spanish authorities failed to prove she was a tax resident in Spain for the year 2011. This decision marks the end of a lengthy legal battle regarding her tax obligations in the country.
- ▪A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case and ordered the government to return over €55 million.
- ▪The court found that Shakira was not a tax resident in Spain for the year 2011, as she spent only 163 days in the country.
- ▪Shakira's lawyer stated that the resolution reflects a lack of rigor in administrative practices.
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