Andorra to Criminalize Online Prostitution Including OnlyFans

Andorra's government will approve Penal Code reforms next week to classify online prostitution—including platforms like OnlyFans—as a punishable offense, Justice and Interior Minister Ester Molné confirmed Thursday.

The changes, set for cabinet review next week or the following one at the latest, respond to international recommendations on money laundering while introducing criminal liability for companies and bolstering defenses against digital violence. A government report, prompted by the rise of OnlyFans, determined that paid online sexual interactions constitute prostitution, leading to an expanded legal definition covering digital conduct involving remuneration and interaction.

"Online prostitution will not be allowed in Andorra, and sanctions will apply if it takes place," Molné said. She noted that prostitution has been prohibited under public security laws, with the reforms now extending this to online requests for paid sexual services. The minister emphasized enhanced protections for minors and vulnerable individuals facing prohibited digital sexual activities, without altering existing administrative fines or introducing residency permit losses.

Enforcement could begin within 15 days of approval. The move addresses the migration of high-income Spanish content creators to Andorra for its favorable tax regime. Local creators expressed shock, with sources calling it an unexpected blow that could halt such activities in the Principality.