La Zarzuela believes that it is the requirement to safeguard the image of Juan Carlos I and that of the Crown
Juan Carlos I can where he reigned for 39 years whenever he wants, but in that case “he should recover tax residence in Spain.” That is the position of the Royal House on the return of the king emeritus, given the controversy generated by the request of the opposition leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, to end his self-exile in Abu Dhabi after the declassification of the secret documents that
Sources from the Royal Family stressed this Friday that, “as has been said, [el padre de Felipe VI] can return to reside in Spain whenever he wants.” But they have warned that, “in any case, to safeguard his image and reputation from speculation and possible criticism, and consequently safeguard the [imagen] of the Crown as an institution, Don Juan Carlos should recover tax residence in Spain.”
Since , Juan Carlos I ceased to have tax residence in Spain, so he is not obliged to pay taxes nor to give explanations about the origin of his income or the means that support his luxurious lifestyle. Both the criminal investigations for alleged tax fraud and the inspections that the Tax Agency opened on him at the time were archived because they had expired, he enjoyed immunity when he was head of State or because of the two tax regularizations he carried out, so he no longer has outstanding accounts with the Treasury. However, if you reside in Spain you would once again be subject to compliance with your tax obligations like any other citizen.
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