Tax legislation

Stories about tax rules, fiscal policy, customs duties, and tax enforcement.

Andorra Parish Leaders Slam Housing Minister for Skipping Consultations on Incentives

Andorra la Vella and Sant Julià de Lòria leaders express frustration over the housing minister's surprise draft bill offering tax breaks to developers, despite promises of parish involvement. They back the goal but call for collaboration.

Andorra PM: EU Deal Signature on Oct 19 Has No Practical Effects

From UN General Assembly, Andorran leader Xavier Espot reassures citizens the EU association agreement signing next month triggers no changes. EU ratification precedes a referendum, with strong support from European states praising the deal's benefits for Andorra.

Andorra Parish Councils Back Affordable Housing Bill but Demand Tax Coordination

Andorra's parish councils endorse a new bill promoting private investment in affordable rental housing. They express readiness to implement tax and fee reductions for developers but stress the need for joint development and a formal coordination framework with the government.

Andorra Approves Draft Law Regulating Economics and Business Professions

The law updates the framework for economic, financial, accounting, and tax sectors, enhancing client protections, service quality, and professional standards with uniform rules and a new registry.

Andorra Approves Extra 10-Cent Diesel Discount for September

The government modified hydrocarbon tax legislation to provide an additional 10-cent-per-litre refund on diesel, on top of the existing 5-cent cut, amid rising energy costs in the region.

Andorra Sets 2027 Budget at €834.8M Spending, 28.1% GDP Debt

Andorran officials established these fiscal parameters via an edict on September 2 to ensure stability under the 'golden rule' law. The Finance Ministry calculated limits based on projected investments outperforming recent averages.

Business•4 Related•Aug 31, 2026 • 15:15

Andorra Cuts Diesel Prices by 15 Cents Per Litre Through September

Andorra's executive is implementing a 15-cent-per-litre diesel reduction via a partial tax refund on hydrocarbons, on top of the current discount. This temporary step through September 30 supports households amid rising costs while petrol aid remains steady.

Business•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 12:45

Andorra Approves Fuel Price Cuts to Counter Rising Costs and Spain's Diesel Discount

Andorran officials endorsed rules for partial tax refunds on hydrocarbons, reducing petrol and diesel prices through September 2026. They met importers to assess Spain's discount impact and vowed to monitor trends for potential further actions.

Politics•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 11:45

Andorra PS Demands Tax Exemption Transparency Over Uneven Burdens

Andorra's Social Democratic Party urges review of tax exemptions and deductions after 2024 data exposed disparities, where similar earners pay differently based on income source. They push for audits to promote fairer burden-sharing in the low-tax system.

Business•2 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 14:45

Catalonia Court Cuts Rolex Smuggling Fine at Andorra Border to 80%

Catalonia's Superior Court of Justice lowered a smuggling penalty on a luxury Rolex seized at the Andorra-Spain border, granting a 20% reduction under laws for legal goods despite prosecutor's demand for full value.

Business•4 Related•Aug 02, 2026 • 11:45

Escaldes-Engordany Approves €5,072 Grants for 23 Small Businesses

Parish council granted €5,071.60 in tax relief to qualifying local shops and outlets from 34 applicants, extending a program started last year to bolster economic vitality.

Business•2 Related•Jul 23, 2026 • 12:30

Andorra Tax Revenues Rise to €54.4M in Q1 2026 on Strong Gains

Andorra's indirect taxes reached €54.40 million in Q1 2026, fueled by 3.1% growth in self-assessments and gains in direct taxes like IRNR and ITP. Personal and corporate income taxes also showed modest increases amid economic momentum.

Business•5 Related•Jul 20, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra's Tax Burden Rises to 28.4% of GDP in 2025

Finance Minister Ramon Lladós attributes the increase to targeted measures on foreign real estate deals, a new corporate tax floor, and high-income earners, without raising core rates. He calls it a positive revenue gain sparing most residents.

Business•2 Related•Jul 10, 2026 • 11:00

Andorra Cuts Fuel Prices 15 Cents/Litre on Petrol, 10 on Diesel Amid Middle East Conflict

The government launched this emergency measure to counter oil price surges from regional tensions, gradually restoring March levels by 1 October despite unsigned law.

Business•4 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 06:00

Andorra June 2026 CPI Eases to 4.2% on Falling Transport and Fuel Prices

Andorra's advance consumer price index for June 2026 declined to 4.2% year-on-year, primarily due to sharp drops in transport costs from lower fuel prices, food, and utilities. The figure remains above neighboring Spain and France.

Business•4 Related•Jun 30, 2026 • 18:45

Spain Ends Fuel VAT Relief, Phasing Out Discounts Impacting Andorra Importers

Spain's decree gradually eliminates hydrocarbon tax discounts as markets stabilize, raising Spanish pump prices and challenging Andorran fuel importers' competitiveness against border low-cost stations during tourist season.

Business•3 Related•Jun 30, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Government Posts €2.3M Q1 2026 Surplus on Tax Surge

Andorra's government achieved a €2.3 million surplus in Q1 2026 as revenues climbed 12% to €139.3 million, fueled by robust direct tax collections amid strong economic activity.

Business•3 Related•Jun 22, 2026 • 14:30

Andorra Foreign Property Investments Drop 20% Amid New Taxes; Caubella Heliport Opens

Economy Minister blames reforms for the decline after last year's boom. Meanwhile, the new €5.5M+ heliport in La Massana targets 1,800 landings yearly, prioritizing emergencies and aerial services with capped costs.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 07:15

Social Democrats Demand Detailed Andorran Tax Data on IRPF and Corporate Levies

Susanna Vela's Social Democratic group seeks comprehensive fiscal breakdowns to evaluate Andorra's tax system's progressivity, main contributors, and incentive impacts amid calls for evidence-based reforms.

Sports•3 Related•Jun 19, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra's First Sports Sponsorship Forum Draws 80 Pros, Eyes AI and Tax Boosts

Around 80 professionals gathered for presentations and roundtables emphasizing long-term business-sports alliances, private athlete funding, and AI tools amid rising costs and proposed tax reforms.

Business•4 Related•Jun 16, 2026 • 14:45

Andorra Launches €2M Grants for Innovation Firms, Quadrupling Last Year's Budget

Andorra Business and government unveiled a quadrupled €2 million grants initiative on Thursday to boost high-value innovation. It supports local R&D and lures foreign companies amid the National Plan for economic diversification.

Business•2 Related•Jun 14, 2026 • 06:35

Demòcrates and Concòrdia Submit Amendments to Sharpen Andorra's Inactive Company Dissolution Bill

Proposals tighten criteria for dissolving inactive Andorran companies by requiring zero assets/liabilities, extend regularization to five months, and curb sanctions unless bad faith is proven, balancing cleanup with business safeguards.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 06:15

Catalonia's Illa Backs Tax Tools for Organyà Zone to Lure Andorran Firms

Catalan president Salvador Illa voiced strong support for fiscal incentives to boost the Organyà economic zone as a growth hub. He emphasized collaboration with Andorra and Occitània to tackle regional issues without harming local firms.

Sports•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 20:03

Escaldes-Engordany Approves €120K to Upgrade Prat del Roure Football Pitch Turf

The council prioritizes local club access by funding turf replacement at the heavily used Prat del Roure pitch, rejecting a federated alternative amid opposition calls for cheaper multi-pitch coverage. Additional approvals modernize data systems and clarify vehicle impound fees.

Andorran Drivers Flock to Spain for Cheaper Fuel as Prices Undercut Local Stations

Queues form at La Seu d'Urgell's Esclatoil amid 20-cent-per-litre savings, prompting warnings from fuel importers over lost revenue and government inaction.