In recent years, Andorra has become one of the most attractive destinations for many.
Since the Principality of Andorra has many advantages like a exceptional natural environment, an excellent quality of life, a tranquility that cannot be found in neighboring countries, a wide range of leisure activities, a world-renowned school and health system, an ideal geographical location and, above all, very advantageous taxation, both for natural persons as for companies.
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If you want to reside or want to open a company in the Principality of Andorra, you should know the different types of residence available depending on each need. There are two types of residences: active residence and passive residence.
Active Residence in Andorra.
Active work residence is attributed to people who work in Andorra for an Andorran company, as self-employed or businessmen, and must reside in Andorra for at least 183 days a year.
If it is a company from Andorra that hires you, it is generally the same one that processes all the documentation. What you will need is:
- Rental contract or deed that certifies the purchase of a property in Andorra.
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin or place of last residence with the Hague Apostille or legalized, and where appropriate translated into Catalan.
- Curriculum Vitae and training titles.
- Certificate of civil status with the Hague Apostille or legalized, and where appropriate translated into Catalan.
If you choose active self-employment residency, you must first obtain a foreign investment authorization to create the Andorran company.
To create a society.
- Have more than 20% of shares or participations in the company.
- Hold a position on the company’s administrative body.
- Deposit of 15,000 euros in the AFA (Andorran Financial Authority) recoverable but unpaid.
- For qualified professions, professional membership or membership in a professional association.
- Contribution to the Andorran Social Security Fund (monthly fee for the health system).
Passive Residence in Andorra.
It is attributed to people who want to move to Andorra but without developing any activity. Residence for retired people or people who live off their income
This residency is also attributed to professionals with international projection, sporting, cultural or scientific interest or for admission to private geriatric or private therapeutic centers.
Non-profit residency in Andorra.
The non-profit residence is ideal for those people who have assets or businesses internationally, with the possibility of managing their assets and businesses from Andorra.
The requirements to obtain it are:
Investment of €350.00 in Andorran assets (properties, company shares, shares, debt instruments, etc.).
- A deposit of €50,000 in the AFA (Andorran Financial Authority) by the owner, recoverable but not remunerated.
- Additional deposit of €10,000 in the AFA for each dependent person.
- Have sufficient financial means to maintain the owner and his dependents in Andorra.
- Acquire or rent a home in Andorra.
- Medical, disability and old-age insurance with coverage for Andorra.
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin or place of last residence with the Hague Apostille or legalized, and where appropriate translated into Catalan.
- Certificate of civil status with the Hague Apostille or legalized, and if applicable translated into Catalan
