Andorra's 2026 Budget and Omnibus Law Take Effect Friday
Andorra's 2026 budget, sanctioned by Coprinces, and the omnibus law on immigration and investments activate this Friday, enabling inflation-adjusted.
Key Points
- Budget sanctioned by Macron and Episcopal Coprince; public salaries adjusted for inflation with January retroactive pay.
- Omnibus law tightens passive residency, self-employed rules, and raises foreign real estate investment taxes, classifying abroad Andorrans as foreigners.
- Both approved by General Council on Jan 22, published in BOPA Thursday.
- Government seeks extraordinary credits for avalanche damage on RN-20 at Pas de la Casa.
Andorra's 2026 budget and the second omnibus law take effect this Friday after their publication in the Official Bulletin of the Principality (BOPA) on Thursday, following approval by both Coprinces.
The budget, sanctioned by French President Emmanuel Macron and Episcopal Coprince Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat, will apply fully from Friday. The same timeline governs the Law on Continuity and Consolidation of Measures for Sustainable Growth, which includes updates to immigration rules and foreign property investment policies. Both texts cleared the General Council on 22 January, completing the legislative process.
With the budget now validated, the government and public sector can proceed as planned. Public sector workers will receive salaries adjusted for inflation (IPC) this month, including retroactive pay for January.
The omnibus law introduces stricter requirements for passive residents and self-employed individuals seeking to relocate to Andorra. It also reforms the tax on foreign real estate investment, classifying Andorrans living abroad as foreigners and increasing the applicable rates.
Despite these advances, the executive anticipates seeking extraordinary credits soon. This follows avalanche damage on the RN-20 at Pas de la Casa, which prompted a support measures package announced on Wednesday. Funds will target planned aid initiatives.
Original Sources
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