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The Andorran economy will grow by 2.1% in 2023, according to the IMF

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest Annual Report provides global economic forecasts, highlighting broad trends and offering in-depth analysis of individual economies. It serves as a guide to understanding and anticipating economic movements on a global and regional scale.Andorra, as the 190th member of the organisation, is also included in this analysis. The report provides a detailed overview that lets us paint a clearer picture of what the economic future may hold for our country. Table of contents: Improvement of …

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Temporary suspension of foreign investment in property                               

The Andorran Government has announced the temporary suspension of foreign investment in property. This initiative, which has already been approved by the Andorran parliament, is intended to alleviate the national problem of a lack of affordable housing for renting. It has been introduced as a transitional measure pending the introduction of the tax on foreign investment in property, which is expected in the autumn. Table of contents: Moratorium on approvals for foreign investment in property Draft law reforming the law …

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Draft law to modify the law governing foreign investment in Andorra                            

The draft to modify the 2012 law governing foreign investment in Andorra has been presented. The main aims of this reform are to conform to other countries’ standards in this field and to streamline the procedure for certain investments. Apart from this major change, the new regulatory framework also provides for a system of subsequent control and for a penalty system, neither of which existed previously. It is worth noting that foreign investment currently represents 18.7% of Andorra’s GDP, and …

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Is Andorra a sovereign country or does it belong to Spain or France?

In the heart of the Pyrenees, sharing borders with Spain and France, lies Andorra, one of the smallest countries in the world. Its area is only 468 km2, but it has managed to preserve its autonomy. One of the recurring questions when talking about Andorra is whether it belongs to Spain or France. Let’s quickly find out: Andorra is an independent country, often described as “a little jewel in the mountains”. Contents: 1.- Andorra, the only co-principality in the world …

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Increase in the number of foreign investment applications in Andorra in the first half of 2021

After an atypical year 2020, in which economic activity was also strongly disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, the number of foreign investment applications in Andorra increased strongly during the first half of 2021. Data presented by the Minister of Economy a few days ago reveal an increase in direct investment authorisations: 535 authorisations have been granted, 93% more than the same period in 2019 and 254% more than in 2020. These figures show that the 2020 slowdown does not represent …

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Andorra will welcome a pioneering research centre from Grifols

Grifols will be creating a pioneering complex for scientific and health research in Andorra. The Andorran government and the pharmaceutical holding company have announced an agreement to develop a research centre that will begin operating in 2023. A new project that will position Andorra at the cutting edge of scientific research Pharmaceutical company Grifols has chosen Andorra as the location for an immunology research centre that will focus on finding new therapies and cures for immune system conditions. Location is …

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What benefits are there for new investors who want to live in Andorra?

Andorra continues to be a hot and trending topic in the Spanish media, after Spain’s biggest YouTuber, El Rubius, announced he was moving his residence to the principality. The possibility of living in Andorra is also attracting increasing interest from other types of foreign investors, not just content creators and digital nomads. New investor demographics In the last year, interest in permanently relocating to Andorra has increased by 15 to 20%, according to data from the Diari d’Andorra. Two main …

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Blockchain in Andorra: increasingly close to regulatory law

Andorra is working on a regulatory framework for blockchain technology that will open the door to the regulation of cryptocurrencies. As there are currently no regulations in force to legislate this type of activity, the principality could be one of the first countries to have its own legislation. Andorra and blockchain: another step towards digital transformation This is one of the 77 initiatives proposed by the government in Horitzó 23, Andorra’s economic plan. The digital transformation section includes a modification …

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Horitzó 23: Andorra’s economic plan for meeting the challenge of COVID-19 recovery

Andorra is preparing to deal with the consequences of the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Andorran government has unveiled a new action plan entitled “Horitzó 23 (H23)”, which outlines a series of measures for reactivating the country’s economy. What does “Horitzó 23” include? This strategic plan comprises 77 actions, spread across 20 initiatives, which are based on three main pillars: social welfare, the economy and innovation, and other measures focused on digital transformation and internationalisation. …

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Foreign-investors

Requests from foreigners to invest in Andorra have increased

Andorra has piqued the interest of foreign investors who want to establish themselves in the country during this very unusual year. So far in 2020, around 400 applications for foreign investment have been registered.   Remote working triggers requests The new situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the need to adopt new ways of working due to social distancing. A consequence of this is that remote working is becoming increasingly common, which, along with a more competitive …

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