Setting up a training or coaching business in Andorra
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The short answer
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.
At a glance
| Criterion | Value |
|---|---|
| Regime | Free activity, outside sector-specific licences |
| Common form | Sole trader, SLU or SL |
| Point to watch | Qualifications and clients |
| Minimum capital of an SL | 3,000 €verified on 09/10/2026 |
| Corporate income tax | 10 %verified on 09/10/2026 |
Who it is for
Coaches, trainers, development consultants, creators of online courses and private teaching centres.
What to know before getting started
- Online training can be sold anywhere from Andorra, but VAT and taxation depend on the nature of the service and the client's country.
- For certified courses, accreditation by a recognised body is generally necessary.
- Sports or health coaching may fall under a regulated profession: check the diplomas required.
- Premises (classroom, coworking space) may require a municipal licence depending on how the public is received.
- A local clientele is limited: international business is built through search ranking and reputation.
The steps specific to this activity
- Specify the type of training and its accreditations.
- Register for the IGI.
- Choose a compliant room if you receive the public.
Before these steps, a company set up by a non-resident goes through foreign investment authorisation: decision within 2 monthsverified on 09/10/2026, silence meaning refusal. See the incorporation steps.
The cost of an employee
If you hire, the employer contribution to the CASS is 15.5 %verified on 09/10/2026 of gross salary. Simulate your real cost:
Calculate the cost of an employee
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The figures common to every activity
| Topic | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | 10 %verified on 09/10/2026 |
| IGI | General rate of 4.5 %verified on 09/10/2026; below 40,000 €verified on 09/10/2026 of turnover, you are not considered a business operator |
| Minimum capital of an SL | 3,000 €verified on 09/10/2026 |
| Employee at the legal minimum | 1,568.66 €verified on 09/10/2026 gross + 15.5 %verified on 09/10/2026 employer contribution |
| Foreign investment authorisation | Decision within 2 monthsverified on 09/10/2026, silence = refusal |
| Annual accounts | Drawn up within 6 monthsverified on 12/10/2026, filed within 1 monthsverified on 12/10/2026 after approval |
Which residency to carry this activity
Depending on your situation: self-employed residency (stake above 34 %verified on 12/10/2026 in the company and effective management), professional with an international profile if clients are abroad, or the programme for foreign entrepreneurs. The timeline is detailed in the incorporation steps.
Before launching
Have the regime of your activity checked (free, municipal or government licence, regulated profession), along with the premises and the budget: see registered office and the cost simulator.
Work out your own case
Free simulators, built on the official values of this page.
Frequently asked questions
Can you sell online courses from Andorra?
Yes, but taxation depends on the client's country and the nature of the service.
Do you need a diploma to be a coach?
Not always, except in regulated fields (health, sport).
Do you need premises?
Not necessarily, but receiving the public may require a licence and compliance with standards.
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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.