Active residence – self-employed / own company (Residència i treball per compte propi)
changing — €50k deposit became non-refundable Feb 2026; stricter renewal (two refusals → 12-month bar)
Active residence – self-employed / own company is a residence route in Andorra (Entrepreneur). Foreign-investment authorisation + Andorran company (SL capital €3k) in which applicant holds significant/majority stake and is administrator with real activity; non-refundable €50k to AFA (Law 2/2026; qualified professionals exempt); social security (CASS) registration; must live 183+ days/yr.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 2'820. You must spend about 183 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 20 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 20 years.
How holders are taxed
IRPF max 10%; CIT 10%; dividends from Andorran company exempt; CASS social contributions
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 2'820 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 47'500 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 183 |
| PR | 20 |
| Citizenship | 20 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | IRPF max 10%; CIT 10%; dividends from Andorran company exempt; CASS social contributions |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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