Angèle Faces French Tax Investigation Amidst Residency Scrutiny

Belgian singer Angèle is currently under investigation by French tax authorities regarding her tax residency status, following a search of her Paris apartment in March 2025. The investigation centers on whether the artist should be considered a French tax resident, potentially impacting her tax obligations.

Investigation Triggered by Residency Declarations

The French tax authorities initiated the investigation after Angèle stated in a 2023 interview with Vogue magazine that she spends approximately half of the year in Paris La Depeche. This declaration raised questions about her primary residence for tax purposes.

Angèle Maintains Belgian Tax Compliance

In a press release issued on Monday, February 16, 2026, Angèle’s public relations agency stated that the singer and her company, Saïmiri SRL, are established in Belgium and fully comply with their legal obligations by declaring all worldwide income in Belgium Observatorial. The statement emphasized that significant contributions are paid annually to the Belgian State.

Search of Paris Apartment

The investigation included a search of Angèle’s apartment in the 18th arrondissement of Paris in March 2025 24 Brussels. According to reports, Angèle attempted to have the seizures made during the search canceled by the courts, but was unsuccessful. The French tax authorities have not commented on the matter, citing tax secrecy Observatorial.

Broader Targeting of Belgian Artists

Angèle’s representatives indicated that the investigation is part of a broader targeting of Belgian artists recognized on the French market Observatorial.

Upcoming Collaboration

Despite the investigation, Angèle is preparing to release a fresh track in collaboration with the electronic music group Justice on February 27 Observatorial.