Which business to set up in Andorra? 20 activities reviewed
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The short answer
To set up a business in Andorra, you first need to know whether your activity is free, subject to a licence or regulated. This guide reviews 20 common activities, with the applicable regime, points of vigilance and pitfalls, ahead of the legal form and taxation.
How to read this guide
Each page states the activity's regime (free, licence, regulated), the common legal form, the main point of vigilance and the incorporation steps. The most numerous sectors in the Andorran register are professional, scientific and technical activities, trade, information and communication, and construction, according to the Departament d'Estadística.
The 20 activities
| Activity | Regime | Point of vigilance |
|---|---|---|
| Independent consulting | Free activity, outside sector-specific licences | Real substance of the activity in Andorra |
| Web and software development | Free activity, outside sector-specific licences | Recruitment and substance |
| E-commerce | Licence or authorisation specific to the activity | Customs and VAT for delivering to France |
| Digital marketing and content creation | Free activity, outside sector-specific licences | Where the value is created |
| Accounting and management | Regulated profession or activity | Accreditation and qualifications |
| Training and coaching | Free activity, outside sector-specific licences | Qualification and clientele |
| Retail | Licence or authorisation specific to the activity | Municipal licence, lease and seasonality |
| Restaurants and bars | Licence or authorisation specific to the activity | Licences, hygiene and recruitment |
| Tourist accommodation | Licence or authorisation specific to the activity | Restrictions on tourist lets |
| Sport and mountain activities | Licence or authorisation specific to the activity | Qualifications, insurance and seasonality |
| Estate agency | Regulated profession or activity | Accreditation and liability |
| Construction and renovation | Licence or authorisation specific to the activity | Licences, insurance and labour |
| Architecture and interior design | Regulated profession or activity | Qualifications and professional body |
| Transport and delivery | Licence or authorisation specific to the activity | Licences and customs |
| Import-export and trading | Licence or authorisation specific to the activity | Customs, banking and compliance |
| Health and wellness | Regulated profession or activity | Recognition of qualifications and licences |
| Personal services and concierge services | Licence or authorisation specific to the activity | Qualification and insurance |
| Photo, video and events | Free activity, outside sector-specific licences | Image rights and seasonality |
| Finance, fintech and crypto-assets | Regulated profession or activity | Approval from the financial authority |
| Crafts, production and gastronomy | Licence or authorisation specific to the activity | Health standards and sales channels |
| Regulated professions | Regulated profession or activity | Qualifications, professional body, accreditation |
What all activities have in common
- A limited liability company requires a minimum capital of 3,000 €verified on 09/10/2026.
- For a non-resident or someone who has been resident for less than three years, incorporation goes through a foreign investment authorisation application: decision within 2 monthsverified on 09/10/2026, with silence meaning refusal.
- The general corporate income tax rate is 10 %verified on 09/10/2026.
- The employer contribution to CASS is 15.5 %verified on 09/10/2026 of gross salary.
- The IGI business operator threshold is 40,000 €verified on 09/10/2026 of annual turnover.
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Where to start
Opening a real estate agency or property consultancy in Andorra
For a real estate agency, the regime is: a regulated profession or activity. The decisive points are: accreditation and liability, the legal form (SL) and the steps specific to the activity. A company created by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadPractising architecture or interior design in Andorra
For architecture and interior design, the regime is: regulated profession or activity. The decisive points are: qualifications and professional body, the legal form (sole trader or SL) and the steps specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadSetting up a craft, production or gastronomy business in Andorra
For crafts, production and gastronomy, the regime is: a licence or authorisation specific to the activity. The decisive points are: health standards and sales channels, the legal form (SL or sole trader) and the steps specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadSetting up a construction, renovation or trades business in Andorra
For construction and renovation, the regime is: a licence or authorisation specific to the activity. The decisive points are: licences, insurance and labour, the legal form (SL) and the steps specific to the activity. A company created by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadOpening a shop in Andorra: licence, premises, IGI and customers
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ReadOpening an accounting or management firm in Andorra: framework and requirements
For accounting and management, the regime is: a regulated profession or activity. The decisive points are: approval and qualifications, the legal form (SL or firm) and the steps specific to the activity. A company created by a non-resident first goes through the foreign investment authorisation.
ReadSetting up as an independent consultant in Andorra: consultant, freelance
For independent consulting, the regime is: a free activity, outside sector-specific licences. The decisive points are the real substance of the activity in Andorra, the legal form (sole trader or SLU) and the steps specific to the activity. A company created by a non-resident first goes through the foreign investment authorisation.
ReadSetting up a web or software development company in Andorra
For web and software development, the regime is: open activity, outside sector-specific licences. The decisive points are: hiring and substance, the legal form (sl or slu) and the formalities specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadLaunching an e-commerce business from Andorra: key points
For e-commerce, the regime is: a licence or authorisation specific to the activity. The decisive points are customs and VAT for delivering to France, the legal form (SL or SLU) and the steps specific to the activity. A company created by a non-resident first goes through the foreign investment authorisation.
ReadFintech, asset management or crypto in Andorra: a heavily regulated framework
For finance, fintech and crypto-assets, the regime is: regulated profession or activity. The decisive points are: authorisation from the financial authority, the legal form (authorised sa or sl) and the steps specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through the foreign investment authorisation.
ReadSetting up a training or coaching business in Andorra
For training and coaching, the regime is: a free activity, outside sector-specific licences. The decisive points are: qualifications and clients, the legal form (sole trader, SLU or SL) and the steps specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadOpening a hotel, guesthouse or tourist accommodation business in Andorra
For tourist accommodation, the regime is: a licence or authorisation specific to the activity. The decisive points are: restrictions on tourist housing, the legal form (SL or SA) and the steps specific to the activity. A company created by a non-resident first goes through the foreign investment authorisation.
ReadSetting up an import-export or trading company in Andorra
For import-export and trading, the regime is: a licence or authorisation specific to the activity. The decisive points are: customs, banking and compliance, the legal form (SL or SA) and the steps specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadSetting up a marketing, content creation or influencer agency in Andorra
For digital marketing and content creation, the regime is: open activity, outside sector-specific licences. The decisive points are: where the value is created, the legal form (sole trader, slu or sl) and the formalities specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadStarting a photo, video or events business in Andorra
For photo, video and events, the regime is: free activity, outside sector-specific licences. The decisive points are: image rights and seasonality, the legal form (sole trader or SLU) and the steps specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadRegulated professions in Andorra: lawyer, doctor, architect, finance
In Andorra, several professions are regulated: law, health, architecture, accounting, real estate brokerage, finance. To practise them, you must have your qualification recognised, register with the competent body or obtain a licence, and be insured.
ReadOpening a restaurant, bar or café in Andorra: authorisations and realities
For catering and bars, the regime is: a licence or authorisation specific to the activity. The decisive points are: licences, hygiene and recruitment, the legal form (SL) and the steps specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadOpening a health, wellness or care practice in Andorra
For health and wellness, the regime is: a regulated profession or activity. The decisive points are: recognition of diplomas and licences, the legal form (sole trader or SL) and the steps specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadSetting up a personal services or concierge business in Andorra
For personal services and concierge work, the regime is: a licence or authorisation specific to the activity. The decisive points are: qualifications and insurance, the legal form (sole trader or SL) and the steps specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadSetting up a sports and mountain business in Andorra: instructor, rental, guide
For sport and mountain activities, the regime is: a licence or authorisation specific to the activity. The decisive points are: diplomas, insurance and seasonality, the legal form (sole trader or SL) and the steps specific to the activity. A company set up by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
ReadStarting a transport, ride-hailing or delivery business in Andorra
For transport and delivery, the regime is: a licence or authorisation specific to the activity. The decisive points are: licences and customs, the legal form (SL or own name) and the steps specific to the activity. A company created by a non-resident first goes through foreign investment authorisation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest business to set up in Andorra?
Free activities, such as consulting or web development, are the simplest: no sector-specific licence, but real residency and real substance.
Is my activity regulated?
Check the page for your sector: it states the regime and the steps specific to your activity.
Is an authorisation needed to set up the company?
For a non-resident or someone who has been resident for less than three years, yes: a foreign investment application is required.
Going further
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This information is general and is not personalised legal, tax or financial advice. It is verified as of the date shown and may change.