Leaving France for Andorra: the formalities checklist
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The short answer
Leaving France for Andorra involves a series of formalities in the right order: informing the tax authorities, the social security funds and the bank, settling housing and insurance, then keeping evidence of your move. The departure has tax effect only if your real residence changes.
The checklist
- Notify the tax authorities of your departure and your new address.
- Inform the health insurance fund, the pension fund and the social security bodies.
- Settle your housing: lease, sale or keeping it as a second home.
- Organise your banking: French accounts, Andorran account: personal account.
- Cancel or adapt insurance policies and subscriptions.
- Obtain the Andorran residence permit: overview.
- Keep evidence of your move: lease or deed, bills, contracts, records of presence.
What determines tax residence
A single criterion is enough to remain tax resident in France: main home or main place of stay, main activity or centre of economic interests. Test yourself:
See also leaving France and tax residence and the exit tax.
In what order to act
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Six months before | Validate the tax situation, choose the residence status, request criminal record and civil status documents |
| Three months before | Housing in Andorra, health insurance valid in Andorra, bank |
| One month before | Lease notice, cancellations, mail, inform the bodies concerned |
| On departure | Move, change-of-address declaration, evidence of presence |
| After departure | Residence permit, CASS affiliation, income tax return for the year of departure |
The bodies to notify
Tax authorities (address, return for the year of departure), health insurance fund, pension fund, family allowance fund, employer and URSSAF where applicable, bank, insurers, service providers. For health cover, an Andorran resident carrying on an activity falls under the CASS: see health and insurance.
Evidence of departure
A lease or deed in Andorra, utility bills, proof of a subscription and of a social life, employment or business contracts, the residence permit, a calendar of presence. See tax audit and Andorran residence.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to tell the tax office before leaving?
Yes, through the departure declaration and the change of tax address. Get help for the first year.
Can I keep a home in France?
Yes, as a second home, if your main home is genuinely in Andorra.
What evidence should I keep?
Housing contracts, utility bills, records of presence, proof of social and professional life.
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.