Andorra: A Comprehensive Tax And Legal Analysis

Volume 11 No 1    /    Read Article

By Albert Folguera Ventura (Guest Authors)

Andorra is a tiny landlocked principality nestled in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. While it offers many quality-of-life benefits, the country’s biggest attraction has been its favorable taxation system. In recent years, Andorra has worked diligently to enhance transparency and to promote international cooperation in an attempt to rid itself of a tax haven reputation. Today, Andorra is widely considered to have a modern tax system, making it an approved jurisdiction by the E.U. It is a party to 10 double tax agreements, participates in C.R.S., is not on the O.E.C.D. list of noncooperative tax jurisdictions, and has ongoing discussions of association with the E.U. All the while, Andorra maintains attractive tax rates for individuals and corporations. Albert Folguera Ventura, C.E.O., Partner, and Head of Tax at Addwill Partners, Barcelona, explains the ins-and-outs of the Andorran tax system applicable to corporations and individuals resident in the country.   See more →