Residence
Requirements for active residence in Andorra
Active residence as an employee
What you need to obtain active residency in Andorra as an employee:
- Obtain an employment contract with an Andorran company.
- Establish your tax domicile in Andorra.
- Stay a minimum of 183 days in Andorra.
- Certificate accrediting rental or purchase of a property in Andorra where you can establish your permanent domicile.
- Criminal record certificate.
- Pass a satisfactory medical check-up at the Andorran Immigration Department.
This permit to live in Andorra is valid for one year, which can be renewed later.
Self-employed residency
What you need to obtain active residency in Andorra for self-employment:
- Be self-employed.
- Hold more than 34% of an Andorran company and act as its director .
- Establish your domicile in Andorra.
- Stay a minimum of 183 days in Andorra.
- Certificate accrediting rental or purchase of a property in Andorra where you can establish your permanent domicile.
- Criminal record certificate.
- Contribute to the Andorran Social Security.
- Carry out a satisfactory medical check-up before the Andorran Immigration Department.
- Prove, within three months, that the company is the owner of a commercial activity duly registered in Andorra.
- Make a deposit of €50,000 to the AFA – Andorran Financial Authority (which will be returned if you leave the country) at the time of applying for a residence permit, with the exception of those companies whose purpose is to promote the digital economy or innovation in the Principality of Andorra.
These two types of self-employed active residency are valid for one year, which can be renewed later.
Advantages of active residency in Andorra
Living in Andorra gives you multiple advantages whether you are actively employed or self-employed. Here are some of the benefits:
- Andorra's VAT (called IGI) of 4.5% is the lowest in Europe.
- The healthcare system in Andorra is highly efficient and of high quality.
- The country has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, allowing you to improve your quality of life in the long run.
- It is a quiet and safe place to settle down and raise a family.
- You will live in a privileged natural environment, away from pollution and giving yourself the opportunity to enjoy nature.
If you are thinking of settling in Andorra with active self-employment, you will also:
- You will be able to enjoy greater profits thanks to Andorra's tax advantages.
- Companies pay out a maximum of 10% of their profits, an advantage to be aware of.
- Labour costs and social contributions are low compared to other countries.
We help you process your passive residence
Andorra Live is an Andorran agency with the aim of facilitating your transfer to Andorra. To do this, we take care of managing all the necessary paperwork so that you don't have to worry about anything.
Why choose Andorra Live?
At Andorra Live, we are a multidisciplinary team constantly updating our skills. Our aim is to facilitate your move and establishment in Andorra by offering comprehensive and personalized guidance.
Frequently asked questions
The Active Residence Permit, as an employee or self-employed, the Passive Residence Permit and the Residence Permit for Family Reunification.
Passive residency authorises you to reside in the country for the duration of the authorisation without carrying out any work or professional activity. The initial authorisation is valid for two years, renewable for longer periods after the initial two years.
If you want to obtain an active residence permit on your own account, you must make a deposit of €50,000 at the AFA, while if you want to apply for an active residence permit as an employee, no deposit is required.