Since the publication of a critical article in The chained Duck Wednesday September 20, 2023, actor and director Dany Boon is at the heart of a lively controversy. Indeed, the satirical weekly accuses him of having resorted to tax optimization, a legal practice but often poorly received in France. This situation is considered delicate, particularly because Dany Boon benefits from subsidies for the development of his films, which are very successful at the box office.
According to the article, Kad Merad’s accomplice allegedly acquired a 21-meter-long yacht worth 3.5 million euros via an offshore company established in Antigua and Barbuda, considered a tax haven, in the aim of avoiding the payment of 700,000 euros in VAT upon its resale. This financial arrangement has sparked numerous media debates over the past three days.
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Dany Boon breaks the silence
If he seemed to want to remain silent about this affair, Dany Boon finally spoke this Friday, September 22. “In view of certain aggressive comments which, among other things, even suggest sinking my sailboat (which, incidentally, is not nice at all) I must point out that my sailboat was sold in France in June 2023 and that the VAT was paid in France. Dear polemicists, you can move on to the next artist. Thank you”, he wrote on his Instagram account while sharing the drawing of a boat obviously made by a child. A post that unleashed passions.
Annoyed to see Internet users attacking his long-time friend, Elie Semoun also wanted to support Dany Boon. Under the publication in question, the 59-year-old comedian, actor, screenwriter and director responded: “Well said !”. Proof that he supports his counterpart 100%.
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