Andorra Launches Unified Digital Platform for Business Procedures in September

Andorra's government and the seven parishes will launch a unified online platform for commercial administrative procedures, such as name reservations and opening permits, in September.

Economy Minister Conxita Marsol announced the agreement following a meeting of parish consuls in Encamp. The system provides a single digital entry point with a closed-form interface that validates data in real time, using dropdown menus for available business names and activity types. It will remain flexible, incorporating new activities as users request them.

The process divides into stages. Name reservations, valid for six months, will take two to five days. Businesses can then reuse that data for opening permits or expansions, with approvals expected in 15 days to one month, and up to two months in complex cases. This represents a potential saving of up to three months compared to current waits of three to five months.

Parishes retain their roles, issuing initial authorizations that are binding; the government provides final resolutions only if parishes approve. Marsol called the procedure "very agile," noting it eliminates physical document submissions to parish offices, similar to the foreign investment portal. She highlighted reduced administrative workloads for parishes and greater legal certainty with fewer errors.

The platform will process submissions in parallel between parishes and government, blocking invalid entries—like incorrect addresses—before users advance. The government will cover development costs, still being finalized with IT teams.

Encamp's senior consul, Laura Mas, praised the collaboration and timeline, saying it ensures citizens receive "more direct, agile, and efficient" service. Parishes and the Procedures Department will offer initial user support. Applications started before launch will follow the old system.