Tax legislation

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

Business•2 Related•May 15, 2026 • 10:02

French Probe Uncovers €13M Luxury Car Tax Fraud Scheme in Andorra

Authorities exposed a scheme where French clients used sham rentals to buy luxury cars in Andorra, evading €12.756 million in taxes. All 170 face penalties amid Franco-Andorran crackdown.

Business•3 Related•May 04, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Bills Purge of 15,000-Firm Registry to Dissolve Up to 4,000 Inactive Companies

Andorran officials plan to clean the Companies Register by dissolving inactive firms through a fast-track bill, targeting those ignoring filings and taxes to reflect real economic activity and enhance transparency.

Health•5 Related•May 04, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra to Launch New Medical Procedure Classification System in May

Andorra's Ministry of Health will introduce an updated nomenclature in May to better reflect modern practices and technologies. Procedures will gain precise coding, with breakdowns for accuracy and cost alignment to actual work performed.

Business•4 Related•May 02, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Tourism Minister Proposes Doubling Tourist Tax in Peak Seasons

Andorra plans a dynamic tourist tax system with higher peak-season rates based on market studies of neighboring countries. Changes require law amendments and sector consensus, potentially effective by late 2026 or 2027. Collections have stabilized post-2022 rollout.

Business•2 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 05:16

Andorran Luxury Watch Smuggler Freed After 6 Months in Jail

A judge approved the release of the man accused in a luxury watch smuggling and laundering case, citing no direct harm to Andorra and investigation flaws. Footballers from top leagues bought €1.3M in watches amid ongoing probe.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 15, 2026 • 16:16

Andorra Communes Appeal Court Ruling on €8.5M Transfer Payments

Andorran communes will escalate a dispute over unpaid 2016-2017 transfer payments worth €8.5 million to the Superior Court, arguing for liquidated tax revenues under a 1993 law. A new digital tool will speed up business authorisations significantly.

Business•5 Related•Apr 11, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Lawmakers Clash on Fuel Price Hikes from Iran Conflict

Andorran opposition criticises government inaction on fuel costs up 21% from the Iran conflict, but Finance Minister insists low taxes and free transport keep impacts manageable, favouring targeted aid over broad cuts.

Sports•5 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Police to Question Footballers Like Fernández, Carvajal in Watch Fraud Probe

Officers from Andorra's anti-fraud unit head to Spain next week for statements from Best In Asociados clients, including high-profile footballers like Enzo Fernández and Daniel Carvajal, amid Operation Cronos tax evasion investigation.

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•3 Related•Mar 23, 2026 • 12:16

Spain Slashes Fuel Taxes to Counter Middle East Crisis, Threatening Andorra's Price Edge

Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez announces €5B package cutting VAT on petrol/diesel from 21% to 10%, potentially dropping prices by 30 cents/litre amid Middle East crisis, threatening Andorra's edge.

Business•5 Related•Feb 27, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Doubles Tax on Foreign Real Estate Investments

Government approves regulatory changes doubling rates to 6% for first properties and 10% for second homes, aiming to protect housing stock and fund.

Other•2 Related•Feb 26, 2026 • 20:16

French Court Sentences Polish Man for Smuggling Tobacco and Alcohol from Andorra

A 49-year-old Polish man from Moissac receives a suspended four-month prison sentence and €927 fine after 11 trips smuggling heavily taxed goods.

Andorra ITV Vehicle Inspection Fees Rise 2.7% for 2026

Vehicle technical inspections (ITV) in Andorra increase by 2.7% effective immediately, tied to consumer price index, affecting standard,.

Business•2 Related•Feb 05, 2026 • 22:15

Spanish Official Debunks Andorra as Superior Tax Haven for Influencers

Finance ministry expert Carlos Cruzado dismisses claims that Andorra beats Spain as a tax haven, highlighting its lack of welfare state model and.

Business•2 Related•Jan 24, 2026 • 21:31

New non-refundable €50,000 fee and €1M investment requirement for passive residency are causing high-value

Tax advisors report high-value professionals abandoning relocation plans due to the non-refundable fee and stricter investment rules under a new law.

Other•4 Related•Jan 19, 2026 • 17:46

Spain Fines Tobacco Smugglers €117K in Lleida Border Crackdown

Spanish tax authorities issued €117,246 in fines for 117 tobacco smuggling offences along the Lleida-Andorra border in 2025, seizing over 11,850.

Business•3 Related•Jan 14, 2026 • 06:46

Spain Refunds €6.2M VAT to Andorrans in 2025, Down 5.7%

AEAT processed 167k claims via DIVA, approving 158k for food-heavy cross-border shopping from Spain, despite fewer total refunds due to lower averages.

Other•3 Related•Jan 09, 2026 • 15:01

Chinese Andorra Resident Detained for Smuggling €150K Undeclared Luxury Goods

A 47-year-old woman was caught at Andorra's Runer river border with high-end items like an €80K ring and Louis Vuitton bags, evading 4.5% IGI tax.

Business•3 Related•Jan 08, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Customs Revenue Dips 6.5% to €222.6M in 2025

Despite a yearly decline from 2024, revenue rose over 2023 levels, buoyed by a late tobacco surge that offset earlier tax hike impacts.

Business•4 Related•Dec 18, 2025 • 06:46

Andorra's Finance Ministry has published edicts to serve FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta and racer

Maverick Viñales with notices on international tax information exchange, following routine procedures for hard-to-locate individuals.

Business•2 Related•Dec 14, 2025 • 06:02

Luxury-watch smuggling rises at Farga de Moles crossing

Customs at the Farga de Moles border have seized six luxury watches worth €162,600 so far in 2025, lifting the average seized value to €27,100.

Business•2 Related•Dec 13, 2025 • 06:32

Andorra approves 33 companies for patent box; 11 applications denied

Finance Minister Ramon Lladós says 44 applications were received since 2018, with 33 authorised and 11 denied.

Business•2 Related•Dec 12, 2025 • 14:01

Willyrex and Vegetta777 appeal Spanish tax rulings, citing Andorra residency

The YouTubers have taken the Central Economic‑Administrative Tribunal’s (TEAC) decisions to Spain’s National Court, arguing they moved their tax.

Politics•3 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:46

Government invites applications for Special Customs Corps level C2 posts with a €26,972.66 gross annual

Andorra opens external contest for 15 Special Customs Corps (C2) posts at €26,972.66 gross/year after failed internal call. Requires Andorran nationality, MAQ 4, B2 Catalan, driving licence; deadline.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 04, 2025 • 13:01

Historian: 1278 pariatge created Andorra’s enduring co‑lordship

Albert Villaró argues the 1278 arbitral sentence between the Bishop of Urgell and the Count of Foix ended a century of conflict and established the.