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Active Residency · Andorra
Active residency in Andorra.
For those who come to work in Andorra — director, self-employed or employee. CASS social security affiliation, a direct path to tax residency, and income tax capped at 10 %.
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Live AND work in Andorra
Residency built for
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Residency built for
those who build.
Active residency is designed for those who genuinely operate in Andorra — at the helm of your company, as a self-employed professional, or as an employee. It grants you affiliation to the Andorran social security system and, beyond 183 days, opens the door to full tax residency.
For those with an active role
Director of an Andorran company, self-employed professional (autònom), or employee of a local business.
CASS affiliation
You contribute to the Andorran social security system and gain access to its high-quality healthcare network.
Pathway to tax residency
Beyond 183 days, with your centre of life established in Andorra, tax residency follows naturally.
The requirements
Three pillars for active residency.
Nothing unattainable: a genuine activity, effective presence, and a well-prepared application. We orchestrate everything.
Effective presence
Active residency requires you to live primarily in Andorra — at least 183 days per year. This is also the threshold that establishes your tax residency.
→ Your centre of life in AndorraAn application & a deposit
Passport, criminal record certificate, supporting documents, deposit with the AFA, and CASS affiliation. Annual quotas apply: we secure your place and manage the timeline.
→ Formalities handled end to end
Our process
From eligibility to your card,
From eligibility to your card,
in 6 steps.
You provide a few documents; your dedicated French-speaking adviser coordinates Immigration, the AFA, and the CASS.
Eligibility & activity structure
We assess your profile and identify the right route: Andorran company, self-employed status, or employment contract.
Application file preparation
Passport, criminal record certificate (apostilled), supporting documents: we compile a complete, compliant dossier.
Setting up your activity
Incorporation of your company, registration, or formalisation of your contract — the foundation of your active residency.
AFA deposit & application submission
Deposit with the Andorran Financial Authority and submission of your application to the Immigration Service.
Review & authorisation
We track the process through to obtaining your immigration authorisation.
Card, CASS & settling in
Collection of your resident card, CASS affiliation, and support throughout your relocation.
Active or passive?
Two routes, one lifestyle.
Active residency if you work in Andorra; passive residency if you relocate without working there.
| Criterion | Active | Passive |
|---|---|---|
| For whom | You carry out an activity | You do not work in Andorra |
| Minimum presence | 183 d | 90 d |
| Investment | Not required | From €1 M |
| Social security (CASS) | Yes, as a contributor | Private insurance |
| Tax residency | Natural (> 183 d) | Based on presence & interests |
| IRPF from 0 to 10 % in both cases, with no wealth tax or inheritance tax. We guide you to the right option for your profile. | ||
Frequently asked questions
Active residency: your questions answered.
Who is active residency designed for?
For those who genuinely carry out a professional activity in Andorra: the director of an Andorran company, a self-employed professional (autònom), or an employee of a local business.
How many days per year must you spend in Andorra?
At least 183 days per year. Active residency requires your centre of life to be in Andorra — which also establishes your tax residency.
Is it necessary to set up a company for active residency?
Not necessarily: a local employment contract or self-employed status are equally valid. Incorporating a company remains the most common route for entrepreneurs — we assess the best option with you.
Does active residency grant access to social security?
Yes. By carrying out an activity, you contribute to the CASS (Andorran social security) and benefit from its healthcare system, which is widely recognised for its quality.
Is there a minimum investment requirement?
Unlike passive residency, active residency does not require a million-euro investment. A deposit with the AFA is required; we will provide the exact amount based on your specific file.
What income tax applies under active residency?
The Andorran IRPF: 0 % up to €24,000, 5 % up to €40,000, 10 % beyond that. No wealth tax, no inheritance tax. See all the tax advantages.
Not planning to work in Andorra? Passive residency may be the right fit. To get the full picture, explore tax residency and discover life in Andorra.