Talent Wiki - Andorra
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Andorra
Capital
Andorra la Vella
Currency
Euro
Languages
Catalan, Spanish, Portuguese, French
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$36,839
Employer Tax
15.5%
Talent Overview
Andorra, the sixth smallest European country, shares its border with France and Spain. Though not a member of the European Union, Andorra uses the Euro currency for transactions. It is one of the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world.
Major economic hubs:
Andorra la Vella, les Escaldes, Encamp
Skills in demand:
Administrative staff, Clerks, receptionists
Local Universities
The top local universities in Andorra are as follows:
University of Andorra
RANKING
Local: 1
World : 5392
Salary Data
The popular jobs and their monthly salaries in Andorra are listed below:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (EUR) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Accountant | 2,890 | 3,079 |
| Receptionist | 1,550 | 1,651 |
| Administrative Assistant | 2,210 | 2,354 |
| Sales manager | 6,740 | 7,181 |
| Secretary | 1,910 | 2,035 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
Top Local Job Boards:
Number of LinkedIn users:
56,900
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Employing in Andorra
To hire talents from Andorra, one should be aware of the rules, labor laws and other working conditions prevailing in the country. Learn those details from the following sections.
Employee Contract
Employee contracts in Andorra need to be made in Catalan language and must be in writing.
Probation Period
Employees in Andorra will have a probation period of up to one month.
Public and Provincial Holidays 2023
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| 6 Jan | Epiphany | National holiday |
| 20 Feb | Carnival | National holiday |
| 14 Mar | Constitution Day | National holiday |
| 6 Apr | Maundy Thursday (Starting Noon) | Bank holiday |
| 7 Apr | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 10 Apr | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 1 May | May Day | National holiday |
| 29 May | Whit Monday | National holiday |
| 15 Aug | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 8 Sep | National Day | National holiday |
| 1 Nov | All Saints’ Day | National holiday |
| 8 Dec | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 26 Dec | Boxing Day | National holiday |
Employee leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 30 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 30 days to 12 months | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 16 weeks | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Andorra follows a monthly payroll cycle.
Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage in Andorra is 1286 EUR per month.
Overtime Pay
Andorra limits overtime to 2 hours a day, 15 hours in a week, 50 hours during one whole month, and a maximum of 426 hours a year. The compensation for the overtime is as follows: 25% extra for the first 4 hours, 50% for the next four, and 75% beyond these stipulated hours.
Bonus
13th Month Pay:
It is not mandatory to pay the 13th-month salary in Andorra.
Employee Benefits:
- Paid national holidays
- Sick leave
- Maternity leave
- Social security
Taxes
Employer Payroll Tax:
Contribution to social security from the employer side is 15.5% of an employee’s gross monthly salary.
Employee Payroll Tax:
Contribution to social security from the employee side is 6.5% of one’s own gross monthly salary.
Employee Income Tax:
The general rate of tax followed is at a flat 10%.
VAT:
Andorra follows a standard rate of 4.5%.
Offboarding & Termination
The circumstances under which an employment contract may be terminated include the following:
- Expiry of employment contract
- Mutual understanding
- Death or permanent disability of the employee
- Worker’s declaration of the ban
Notice period in Andorra will vary depending on the agreement between the employer and employee.
Employees terminated without a valid cause are entitled to severance pay based on the term of their employment.
| Employment term | Severance pay |
| Up to 5 years of service | 2 months’ salary + 1 week’s pay for each completed year |
| Above 5 years and less than 15 years | 3 months’ salary + 2 weeks’ pay for each completed year |
| Beyond 15 years of service | 6 month’s salary + 3 weeks’ pay for each completed year |
Visa and Immigration
The foreign employees need to go through some steps to stay and work in Andorra, which includes:
- Work permit
- Pass through immigration quota
- Medical Insurance
- Property ownership deed or lease contract
