The true intention of King Juan Carlos after 23-J: long periods in Spain, but the fiscal residence, in Abu Dhabi

This Thursday there was a big stir when it was published that the King Juan Carlos would be considering returning permanently to Spain in the autumn if Alberto Núñez Feijóo he wins the elections on 23-J and becomes the new president. However, Susanna Grisowho has direct contact with the emeritus, was quick to deny it outright.

“A resounding denial by the entourage of King Juan Carlos. In no case is he going to return to Spain, in no case is he considering establishing his residence in Spain. He will return when the elections are over to participate in regattas in Sanxenxo, just as he was planned in advance”, explained the Antena 3 presenter.

At the moment, the true intentions of the emeritus are to spend “long periods” in Spain, but keep his fiscal residence fixed in Abu Dhabi, as he explains digital closure this Friday. According to the law, the maximum time that could be spent annually in Spain without paying taxes in our country would be 183 days.

Juan Carlos I does want to return to Spain permanently, but he will not do so “until he solves the whole issue of his inheritance.” It must be remembered that Felipe VI renounced the inheritance of his father in March 2020. The money that corresponds to the infanta elena You have to go through the Treasury first. In this sense, they explain to the same newspaper: “Victoria Federica’s supposed trip to Abu Dhabi to meet her brother and her grandfather would allow the money that corresponds to Elena to arrive through her children “. The infanta christinaon the other hand, “you will be able to receive your share without problem, since your tax domicile is in Switzerland.”

Juan Carlos I and Abu Dhabi

Don Juan Carlos settled in Abu Dhabi three summers ago, in 2020, after the news about his financial accounts. In March of last year, the Prosecutor’s Office filed the proceedings of his investigation. They are those referring to the alleged illegal commissions for the award of the AVE to Mecca, those of the alleged use of ‘black’ cards paid for by a Mexican businessman and the one related to the fortune that he would have hidden on the island of Jersey.

This decision by the State Attorney General’s Office put an end to two years of investigation and closed the doors for the Supreme Court to act against the emeritus. In addition, it was one more step towards the possibility that Don Juan Carlos could return to Spain and leave Abu Dhabi.

On the other hand, Mrs. Sofía’s husband presented a first regularization to the Treasury of 678,393 euros in December 2020 and a second one of 4.3 million euros in February 2021.

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