Shakira has won a major legal victory against Spanish tax authorities, with the National Court (Audiencia Nacional) overturning a tax fraud ruling and ordering a refund of over €55 million (roughly $64 million), plus interest, regarding the 2011 tax year.
The court found that authorities failed to prove she spent 183 days in Spain in 2011.
The high court found that tax inspectors did not meet the burden of proof that Shakira was a fiscal resident in Spain for the 2011 tax year, as reported by RTE and Billboard.
The ruling cancels a tax adjustment and fines that were in dispute, with reports indicating a repayment of more than €60 million in total, including interest.Residency
Evidence showed she only spent 163 days in Spain in 2011, which is below the threshold for automatic residency.
