Andorra · Business / Startup
Andorra Self-employed via company
Investment needed: €50k ≈ $56k
Residence and self-employment authorisation through an Andorran company (J.1)
First checked against official sources on Change log
Key facts
Self-employed via company is a business / startup route for Andorra. Applicants need an investment of €50k ≈ $56k. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- €50k ≈ $56k
- Government fees
- €191 ≈ $210
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee €191 ≈ $210; investment €50k ≈ $56k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€191 ≈ $210
- EUR 190.96 (≈ $210)Issue fee for a residence and self-employment authorisation (renewal EUR 22.61 (≈ $25)).
Paid in, not returned€50k ≈ $56k
- EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900)Non-refundable payment to the Andorran Financial Authority when the application is filed; refunded only if the initial permit is denied. Waived for companies tied to a government-recognised project or high-tech activity.
RenewalRenewable
First permit one year, renewable three times for two years; after seven years renewals run for ten years.
CitizenshipAfter 20 years of residence
Naturalisation needs 20 years of principal and permanent residence in Andorra (continuous or not), the last 5 years effective, plus proof of integration; the original nationality must be given up.
What you'll need
Who can apply4
- The applicant fits within the annual quota for self-employment, where 150 places cover cases other than liberal professionals.
- The applicant holds the foreign investment authorisation to set up an Andorran company with a stake above 34%.
- The applicant sits on the company's administrative body and has effective management and control.
- The applicant settles permanently in Andorra.
What you must show2
- A non-refundable payment of EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900) to the Andorran Financial Authority when the application is filed.
- Issue fee EUR 190.96 (≈ $210).
Documents1
- A CV with diplomas and proof of housing, a criminal record certificate and a sworn statement.
Steps2
- The applicant first reserves the authorisation and has six months to form the company and show the conditions.
- Within three months of filing, the company must hold a registered, operating business in Andorra.
After you arrive2
- At renewal, activity is shown through the income the company and its business generated.
- The payment is waived for companies tied to a project chosen by a government-recognised entity or to high-tech-value activity.
What happens at day 183
How Andorra decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a calendar yearStaying in Andorra more than 183 days in the calendar year makes a person tax resident, counting sporadic absences.
- Foreign-source income
All income of tax residents, including foreign-source income, after the personal minimum; double-taxation deductions are available for tax paid abroad.
All tax rules for Andorra Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Accommodation
A CV with diplomas and proof of housing, a criminal record certificate and a sworn statement
- Police certificate and civil documents
A CV with diplomas and proof of housing, a criminal record certificate and a sworn statement
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Residence and work permit for a person who sets up an Andorran company with more than 34% ownership, runs it as a director and pays a non-refundable EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900) contribution. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- An investment of EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900) · Non-refundable payment to the Andorran Financial Authority when the application is filed; refunded only if the initial permit is denied. Waived for companies tied to a government-recognised project or high-tech activity. 2 1
- A fee of EUR 190.96 (≈ $210) · Issue fee for a residence and self-employment authorisation (renewal EUR 22.61 (≈ $25)). 4
Requirements
- The applicant fits within the annual quota for self-employment, where 150 places cover cases other than liberal professionals. 1 3
- The applicant holds the foreign investment authorisation to set up an Andorran company with a stake above 34%. 2
- The applicant sits on the company's administrative body and has effective management and control. 2
- The applicant settles permanently in Andorra. 1
- A non-refundable payment of EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900) to the Andorran Financial Authority when the application is filed. 2
- Issue fee EUR 190.96 (≈ $210). 4
- A CV with diplomas and proof of housing, a criminal record certificate and a sworn statement. 1
- The applicant first reserves the authorisation and has six months to form the company and show the conditions. 2
- Within three months of filing, the company must hold a registered, operating business in Andorra. 2
- At renewal, activity is shown through the income the company and its business generated. 2
- The payment is waived for companies tied to a project chosen by a government-recognised entity or to high-tech-value activity. 2
Stay
- First permit one year, renewable three times for two years; after seven years renewals run for ten years.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Priority within the quota goes to nationals of states with a convention with Andorra, then EU and EEA nationals, then others.
Work
Self-employment through the Andorran company.
Family
Spouse, children and certain dependent relatives can apply for family reunification residence.
Official sources
- J.1 Residència i treball per compte propi: autorització inicial · Government of Andorra (Immigration Service) · checked 2026-10-11
- Llei 2/2026, del 22 de gener, de continuïtat i consolidació de les mesures per al creixement sostenible · Butlletí Oficial del Principat d'Andorra · checked 2026-10-11
- Decret 75/2026, Reglament de quota de residència i treball per compte propi · Butlletí Oficial del Principat d'Andorra · checked 2026-10-11
- Tarifes d'immigració · Government of Andorra (Immigration Service) · checked 2026-10-11
- Adquisicio de la nacionalitat andorrana · Government of Andorra (Ministry of Justice and Interior) · checked 2026-10-11
Self-employed via company and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed via company | Needs an investment of €50k ≈ $56k | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Self-employed professional | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| International professional | Needs assets of €48k ≈ $53k | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Startup Visa Portugal | Needs savings of €6,446+ ≈ $7,200 | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Entrepreneur visa Spain | – | 3 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Self-employed via company?
An investment of EUR 50,000 (≈ $55,900). Non-refundable payment to the Andorran Financial Authority when the application is filed; refunded only if the initial permit is denied. A fee of EUR 190.96 (≈ $210). Issue fee for a residence and self-employment authorisation (renewal EUR 22.61 (≈ $25)).
How long can I stay on the Self-employed via company?
First permit one year, renewable three times for two years; after seven years renewals run for ten years.
Can I work on the Self-employed via company?
Self-employment through the Andorran company.
Can I bring my family on the Self-employed via company?
Spouse, children and certain dependent relatives can apply for family reunification residence.
How are Self-employed via company holders taxed in Andorra?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Self-employed via company. The standard rules apply: Tax residents pay IRPF at 10% on income above a personal minimum of EUR 24,000 (≈ $26,800) (EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500) with a recognised disability); an earned-income bonus cuts the tax by 50%, up to EUR 800 (≈ $890).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- J.1 Residència i treball per compte propi: autorització inicial · Government of Andorra (Immigration Service) · checked 2026-10-11
- Llei 2/2026, del 22 de gener, de continuïtat i consolidació de les mesures per al creixement sostenible · Butlletí Oficial del Principat d'Andorra · checked 2026-10-11
- Decret 75/2026, Reglament de quota de residència i treball per compte propi · Butlletí Oficial del Principat d'Andorra · checked 2026-10-11
- Tarifes d'immigració · Government of Andorra (Immigration Service) · checked 2026-10-11
- Adquisicio de la nacionalitat andorrana · Government of Andorra (Ministry of Justice and Interior) · checked 2026-10-11
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