As we know that the process of registering as self-employed generates doubts and can be quite heavy, today, in our blog<\/a><\/strong>we explain everything you need to know to become self-employed in Andorra.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If we analyze the different ways that currently exist in Andorra to obtain self-employed status, we can identify two ways, which are similar but not the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the contrary, all those professions that require the essential use of one or more manual skills, such as a construction worker or a livestock farmer, cannot be considered liberal professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Permanently reside in Andorra for a minimum of 183 days per year. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contribute to the CASS within the group of self-employed workers by choosing one of the eight different contribution brackets according to the turnover and net income figures. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n To create a company or to have participations superior to 20% of an Andorran company and additionally to hold a position in the Board of Directors of the same. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be a freelancer. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n As detailed on the CASS website<\/a><\/strong>all persons who want to start a self-employed activity and are not already affiliated with the self-employed are obliged to apply for affiliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They must be affiliated within the first 3 days of the beginning of the activity, except in the case of incorporation of new companies in which the contribution obligation of the administrator begins 30 calendar days after the registration in the Register of Companies. At the same time, the following documentation must be submitted to the Administrative Control area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Form CASS-0055<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tax Registration Number (NRT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registry of Commerce and Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n Register of Liberal Professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Register of Agricultural Holdings<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration of Mercantile Companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bylaws (if applicable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The monthly affiliation fee for self-employed workers is calculated on the basis of the economic figures of their business and with the new contribution bases provided for by Law 9\/2019 of the CASS<\/a><\/strong>, of 25%, 50%, 62.5%, 75%, 100%, 125% and 137.5% of the average monthly salary of the previous year (\u20ac2,158, 40\/month). The following criteria are also taken into account: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The data for the year 2020 showed that 65% of self-employed workers maintained their base contribution, which this year is 474.85 Euros, adding the 215.84 Euros corresponding to 10% of the general branch and the 259.01 corresponding to 12% of the retirement branch. In any case, the self-employed system has eight different contribution brackets according to the turnover and net income of each self-employed worker (see attached table). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you need more information or personalized advice on our business insurance services? insurance services<\/a><\/strong>? Ask for a free quote<\/a><\/strong> without obligation on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSelf-employed and freelancers, similar but not alike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is the main difference between a self-employed person and a freelancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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By way of example, some professions that could be included in the category of liberal professionals are liberal professionals<\/a><\/strong> would be lawyers, architects, doctors, technicians and, in general, people who work independently as consultants and who base the development of their activity on their intellect.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat are the requirements to apply for a self-employment permit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is the procedure to become affiliated and register as self-employed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What are the contribution bases for self-employed workers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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% of contribution base<\/th> Global contribution basis<\/th> Quota<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 25%<\/td> 539,6 \u20ac<\/td> 118,71\u20ac<\/td><\/tr> 50%<\/td> 1079,2 \u20ac<\/td> 254,73 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr> 62,5%<\/td> 1349 \u20ac<\/td> 296,78\u20ac<\/td><\/tr> 75%<\/td> 1.618,8 \u20ac<\/td> 356,14\u20ac<\/td><\/tr> 100 %<\/td> 2.158,40 \u20ac<\/td> 474,85\u20ac<\/td><\/tr> 125%<\/td> 2.698 \u20ac<\/td> 593,56\u20ac<\/td><\/tr> 137%<\/td> 2.957 \u20ac<\/td> 652,92\u20ac<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n