Andorra Partnerships:

Andorra Partnership:

There are no limited partnerships in Andorra. Civil companies can be created by two or more persons to incorporate a partnership with unlimited liability by private contract or deed. In order to trade, it will need a Registre de Comerc permission from its local commune, at a cost of 670 euros annually.

This is a form that can be used by a foreigner wanting to set up in business locally, say as a restaurant; the usual rules about 67% local ownership will apply, and the Andorran titular will need to sign contracts giving the foreigner day-to-day management rights, and control over finances. It suffers from the obvious difficulty that the unlimited liability of a partner under the law cannot be signed away so easily.

Andorra Sole Proprietorship:

A citizen or an individual who has exceeded ten years residency is permitted to establish a business as a sole trader, however he will need a trading license from his local Registre de Comerc, at an annual fee of 670 euros.

This form also could be the basis of a foreign/Andorran business relationship; the Andorran in this case owning 100% of the business, but signing away operating and cash-flow rights to the foreigner. The difficulties are obvious; the advantage is that the Government doesn't have to become involved.

updated: 16.07.07