Liberal professions: settling in Andorra, status and procedures
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The short answer
Liberal professions may fall under active residency or an international-projection status. Some regulated professions require recognition of diplomas and registration with a professional body.
Your reading path
Read these pages in this order:
Common mistakes
- Ignoring the conditions for practising a regulated profession
- Neglecting the recognition of your diploma
- Underestimating professional insurance
Next steps
- Prepare your checklist for the first 90 days.
- Check your tax situation: tax residence.
- Compare the parishes and browse the listings.
Regulated profession or not?
| Case | Path |
|---|---|
| Regulated profession (health, architecture, accounting, etc.) | Reservation of the residence permit, then 3 monthsverified on 12/10/2026 to justify the authorisation to practise and registration with the professional body or college |
| Non-regulated profession, foreign clients | International-projection professional status: at least 85 %verified on 12/10/2026 of services used outside Andorra, at most 1verified on 12/10/2026 employee |
| Non-regulated profession, Andorran clients | Self-employed residence and work permit with a company |
The three locks of a regulated profession
- The recognised diploma: have it checked before you settle.
- The authorisation to practise issued by the government.
- Registration with the professional college where one exists.
Offering your services before authorisation, even as advice, is penalised: see regulated professions.
Insurance
Professional liability insurance is generally essential: ask the college or your insurer what is required and recognised in Andorra.
The budget
For an international-projection project, allow for the deposit of 47,500 €verified on 12/10/2026. For a company, the minimum capital of an SL is 3,000 €verified on 09/10/2026. See legal forms.
Frequently asked questions
Is my diploma recognised?
It depends on the profession. Ask the professional body or the competent administration.
Can I work remotely for my French clients?
It depends on the profession and the rules on cross-border practice.
Going further
Official sources
This information is general and is not personalised legal, tax or financial advice. It is verified as of the date shown and may change.