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Shakira wins legal battle in Spain, state forced to return millions of euros
2026-05-18 13:20:01 / SHOWBIZ
Shakira has won a major court case in Madrid, after a Spanish court ordered tax authorities to return more than 55 million euros that were unfairly collected from her in relation to 2011 taxes. The decision was made by the National Audience and was recently made public, ending one of the longest clashes between the artist and the Spanish tax administration.
According to the court, it was not proven that Shakira spent more than 183 days in Spain during 2011, which is the legal limit to be considered a tax resident in the country. The panel found that the singer spent around 163 days in Spanish territory and that the authorities failed to prove that she had the centre of her economic interests in Spain during that period.
As a result, the court ordered the Spanish state to refund the artist the entire amount paid, including around 24 million euros in income taxes and around 25 million euros in fines imposed for alleged “very serious” violations, as well as the corresponding legal interest. In total, the reimbursement exceeds 55 million euros.
The decision comes as Shakira wraps up her "Women Don't Cry Anymore" world tour and prepares for a series of concerts in Madrid. Her case with Spanish tax authorities has been long and recurring, including previous investigations and legal settlements over the years.
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