Shakira Wins Spanish Tax Residency Fight Worth More Than €55 Million
By Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Staff,
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Staff
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A court found that Spain failed to prove the singer was a tax resident in 2011. The case is a reminder that where you live—and how you document it—can matter at tax time.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 02: Shakira performs on stage during a massive free show at Copacabana beach on May 02, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) Getty Images …