Active Residency (Self-Employed)

Under the new regulations, the active residency requires a €50,000 non-refundable contribution to the Andorran government. This replaces the previous refundable bond system and is intended to fund local social initiatives. Projects that qualify as digital economy, entrepreneurship or innovation with high technological added value are exempt from the payment, as are certain qualified professionals — worth confirming before you budget for it.

Beyond the €50k contribution, you should budget approximately €7,000 for legal fees, notary costs, and administrative taxes related to the SLU (Sociedad Limitada Unipersonal) incorporation.

Yes, but you must be the director of your own Andorran company which can then invoice your foreign clients. This is a common setup for online workers and consultants.

From 26 April 2026 the Llei de la llengua pròpia i oficial requires level A1 of Catalan at the first renewal and A2 at the second, three years later. It applies to work-permit categories first and is being extended to the remaining permit types within five years. The government provides free courses, and applicants who do not yet hold A1 can qualify by completing 30 hours of tuition.

Yes, and there is no twelve-month wait for self-employed residents — reunification can be applied for as soon as your own residency is granted. You will need to prove sufficient financial means (100% of the Andorran minimum wage for yourself, 70% for a spouse and 50% per dependent) and adequate housing.

The immigration department monitors residency through various means, including entry/exit records, utility consumption, and social security contributions (CASS).

Andorran residency is not strictly tied to company profitability in the short term. However, you must maintain the company's activity, pay your social security (CASS) contributions, and fulfill all tax filing obligations to keep your residency valid.

Absolutely. Many digital nomads choose active residency by forming an Andorran company that invoices their international clients. This allows them to benefit from the 10% tax cap while living in the heart of the Pyrenees.

Typically, the process takes between 3 to 4 months. This includes company incorporation (approx. 4-6 weeks), banking setup, and the final immigration application (approx. 4-8 weeks).

As a self-employed director you contribute 22% of a base you choose between 25% and 137.5% of the reference salary (€2,560.99 in 2025) — roughly €140 to €775 per month, or about €560 at the standard 100% base. This provides you and your family with comprehensive healthcare coverage in Andorra and reciprocal agreements with Spain and France.

There is no legal minimum salary you must draw, but your company must generate enough revenue to cover its operating costs and your social security contributions. Most residents choose a salary that optimizes their personal tax situation.

All Andorran companies must maintain proper accounting records according to local standards and file annual tax returns. We recommend hiring a local accountant, which typically costs between €150 and €300 per month depending on volume.