Business

Economy, finance, and commercial developments in the region.

Business•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 10:31

Andorra Pension Chief Urges Youth to Buy Property for Retirement Amid Ageing Doubts

Young Andorrans doubt pay-as-you-go system's viability and expect later retirement, prompting calls for generational reforms and personal investments to cut future rent costs.

Business•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra la Vella Approves Revised Tender for Pouets Parking Site Concession

After failed 2025 bids, updates include flexible usage for cultural and social activities, new surveys, and minimum €4,000 monthly canon to attract private operators.

Business•2 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 22:16

Andorra Ends 2025 with €88M Fiscal Surplus Despite Housing Tax Shortfalls

Robust foreign property and sales tax revenues fueled the gain, alongside rising passive residents and self-employed inflows, though vacant property tax collected only €42,875.

Business•4 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 20:31

Soldeu Outlet Fair Draws 2,080 Visitors and 30% Sales Boost in Second Edition

Local businesses offered 40-70% discounts on textiles, accessories, and ski gear, exceeding expectations and sparking talks of expansion amid winter season lull.

Business•3 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 18:01

Andorran Bakeries Hold Easter Mona Prices Steady Despite Rising Cocoa and Almond Costs

Shop owners absorb higher ingredient expenses to maintain demand, offering traditional butter-based monas and custom chocolate eggs themed with K-pop idols, anime, and sports motifs.

Business•4 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 07:16

FEDA Group Posts €25.4M Profit in 2025, Nearly Matching Record Year

All subsidiaries achieved positive results amid stable import prices, bolstering funds for energy transition projects like new hydroelectric and wind initiatives.

Business•3 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Import Customs Revenues Drop 5.8% to €51.9M in Q1 2025

Tobacco sales led the decline with a 10.5% fall, while beverages dropped 19.5%; fuel eased 4.2% but 'other goods' rose 1.5% after road reopening.

Business•3 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Net External Assets Surge 7.4% to €5.1 Billion in Q4 2025

Liquidity and credit to private sectors expanded amid reduced liabilities, while full-year government budget posted €88 million surplus driven by robust tax revenues.

Business•2 Related•Apr 03, 2026 • 18:46

Albert Moles Retires as FEDA General Director After 38 Years

Successor Sílvia Calvó calls him 'almost irreplaceable' for his visionary leadership in modernising Andorra's power grid, with tributes praising his lasting legacy in energy infrastructure.

Business•5 Related•Apr 03, 2026 • 12:01

Andorra Reports €88M Tax Surplus for 2025 Despite New Deductions

Record revenues from IRPF, foreign property investment tax, and others exceeded forecasts, even as measures aimed to curb real estate purchases boosted collections.

Business•3 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 18:46

Pas de la Casa Retail Recovers Slowly Post-Road Reopening, Lags Pre-Closure Levels

French shoppers return modestly amid weather woes and competition from Spanish outlets, while hotels maintain strong Easter occupancy above last year.

Business•5 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's March CPI Hits 4.1%, Highest in Two Years on Fuel Surge

Transport and housing costs soar amid global oil spikes, outpacing inflation in Spain and France as residents tighten budgets.

Business•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 20:01

Andorra Fuel Importers Urge Tax Relief as Middle East Conflict Drives Up Pump Prices

Assidca presses government for support to counter rising Brent crude costs and maintain price edge over Spain, amid warnings of supply chain surcharges and inflation risks.

Business•4 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 19:16

Andorra Housing Union Slams Rental Deregulation as 'Expulsion Law' Threatening 49% of Population

Housing union slams rental deregulation as 'expulsion law' threatening 49% of population, proposes rent controls and eviction bans; first-time buyer aid for 14 families criticized for missing low.

Business•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's Economy Surges 3.9% in 2025, Generating €88M Surplus and Lowest Debt Since 2010

Diversification in services and taxes fueled growth outpacing neighbors, enabling housing expansion and rejection of stricter fiscal proposals from opposition.

Business•4 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Housing Union Slams Rental Deregulation as 'Expulsion Law', Vows Parish-by-Parish Protests

SHA warns plan could displace up to 49% of population by 2030, with rents rising 47% and no real protections, proposing indefinite contracts tied to index instead.

Business•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Telecom Reports €29.2M Profit in 2025, Up €2.4M from 2024

Revenues hit €84.5M with key investments in 10GPON fibre, 5G expansion to 91% coverage, and digital innovations boosting customer satisfaction to 8.06.

Business•4 Related•Mar 31, 2026 • 09:01

Andorra Union Slams 'Structural Inequality' in Private Sector Labor Rights Defense

USdA highlights lack of funding and structures for worker committees amid Constitutional Court ruling affirming full judicial access, urging government for institutional aid to bolster unions.

Business•4 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 16:46

La Massana Parish Council Approves 2025 Budget with €1.89M Surplus from Surging Property Taxes

Revenues hit €23.5M driven by 86% jump in transfer taxes to €3.5M amid booming home sales, while spending fell 4.4% with reduced capital outlays and construction quotas aiding sustainable growth.

Business•2 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:47

Ingeni Coworking Grants AUTEA Fixed Office Space in Expanded Partnership

Ingeni Coworking grants AUTEA fixed office space at its Andorra sites, enabling a shift to direct care and technician training as the autism group grows to 9 staff and 200+ beneficiaries.

Business•4 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 22:01

Andorran Fuel Importers Warn Government of Losing Edge to Cheaper Spanish Stations

Presenting data on narrowing price gaps after Spain's tax cuts, importers urge tax reductions to maintain competitiveness amid rising global oil prices, as officials pledge review.

Business•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 17:31

Andorra Public Sector Workers Face Payroll Delays and Job Classification Disputes

Unions urge scrutiny of payslips amid incomplete salary updates and over 170 review requests following court rulings on flawed evaluations.

Business•5 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:31

Massive Fire Destroys Aigües d'Arinsal Bottling Plant After 48 Hours of Containment Efforts

Firefighters from 10 units extinguished a blaze at the renovated 4,000m² Aigües d'Arinsal plant after 48 hours, with no injuries amid evacuations and electrical origin probe.

Business•2 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 07:32

MoraBanc Group Registers BEF Name Change to MoraBanc in Spain

The rebranding completes the acquisition from Unicaja S.A. and is supported by key governance hires, advancing full banking operations by 2027.

Business•2 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 07:32

Andorran businessman appeals suspended sentence for child support non-payment

Former 'Cas Pujol' probe suspect claims financial collapse prevented €450 monthly payments, while prosecutors cite his luxury lifestyle as evidence against insolvency.