The gastronomic creator known as Cooking with Coqui has found herself at the center of the digital conversation after it was confirmed that she now resides in Andorra. The news, which has circulated rapidly on platforms like X, Instagram, and TikTok, has sparked criticism, support, and a recurring debate about taxes, responsibilities, and privacy.
The information spread when users detected in their newsletter an Andorran address. Since then, the reactions have been intense: from messages accusing her of wanting to pay less taxes to those arguing that moving is a personal decision. Amid the controversy, the influencer published a video in which defends his right to privacy and asks for respect in the comments.
Who is Cocina con Coqui and what is his professional life?
Behind the brand is a young woman known as Coco (Ke, in Chinese), who She arrived in Spain as a child and grew up in a small town in Tarragona. With a friendly style and recipes that combine Asian touch and home cooking, has built a massive community: around four million followers on TikTok and nearly one million on Instagram.
His career is not limited to social media. These days he is facing the launch of his first recipe book, a recipe book with more than 80 preparations designed for the day to day and special occasions. The pre-sale has started strongly and has placed itself among the most reserved on e-commerce platforms in the gastronomy category.
Before opening her community, Coco explored paths linked to food: studied nutrition And, as he has said on occasion, his passion for cooking comes from home. All of this has contributed to a positioning that blends culinary outreach, simplicity, and an educational tone.
The move to Andorra comes, therefore, in the moment of maximum public exposure of the creator, which also explains the volume of reactions it has generated.
How the change of residence became known and what's happening on social media
The origin of the controversy is in a administrative detail: an Andorran address that appeared in a message to his followers. That was enough to multiply the readings about his motives and to revive old posts where some users already pointed to a possible move.
Criticism has ranged from those who accuse her of stop paying taxes in Spain to save taxes and those who consider the social reaction to be excessive or moralizing. Out-of-place messages have also been recorded, with personal attacks and even racist tone, which have been rejected by the community.
In terms of impact, the data visible on their profiles suggests a significant drop: in just a few days, the Instagram account would have lost tens of thousands of followersIn parallel, there have been calls to boycott her book, while others support her and ask to separate cultural consumption of tax residence.
In the face of the commotion, Coco published a video where she claims that her move It happened months ago. He claims that he had no intention of disclosing his address for security and privacy reasons, recalling that already hidden in the past who lived in a village in Tarragona and asks to avoid comments that wouldn't be shared face to face. He doesn't go into details about his tax situation or the reasons for his tax situation.
The tax debate: What is paid in Andorra and why it attracts creators
Andorra offers a low-tax framework that is attractive to high-income professionals with digital profiles. In general terms, the Andorran tax system includes personal income tax with a maximum rate of 10%There is an exemption up to €24.000 and intermediate discounts. The indirect tax (IGI, equivalent to VAT) is 4,5%, and the corporate tax also has a ceiling of 10%.
- Personal income tax: Exempt up to €24.000; reduced rates with a maximum of 10%.
- IGI (Andorran VAT): general rate of 4,5%.
- Societies: maximum rate of 10%.
To pay taxes there legally it is necessary to meet the conditions of tax residence (among them, spending more than 183 days a year in the country or proving the center of vital/economic interests). This point is at the center of public controversy: one thing is what the law allows and another, the social perception on solidarity and tax justice.
Background in the digital ecosystem
Coqui's case joins a list of Spanish creators who have chosen Andorra, such as El Rubius, Vegetta777, Willyrex or TheGrefg, decisions that also generated debate at the time. At the same time, other references such as Ibai Plains have chosen to remain in Spain, which has rekindled comparisons about the relationship between success, taxation, and social responsibility.
What exactly did the creator say?
In her message, the influencer emphasizes that prioritizes your security and privacy and that he has never shared where he lives for that reason. He also acknowledges that he understands there may be critical opinions, but asks that the debate not lead to disqualifications. The timing of the launch of his book leaves him with a feeling "bittersweet", as he assures that it is a project that has been worked on for months with the involvement of more people.
Between tax legality, the expectations of her community and the rise of her publishing project, the case of Cocina con Coqui condenses the shock between a personal decision and the scrutiny inherent to digital fame: a complex conversation, with economic, social and ethical aspects, which will likely continue to shape its current events in the short term.