To start a coffee business in Andorra, set up a Societat Limitada (SL) if you’re a non‑resident, then secure foreign investment authorization, open an Andorran bank account (KYC + business plan), deposit the minimum share capital (~€3,000), sign before a notary, and obtain your NRT tax number. Register for IGI (VAT) at 4.5%, choose a fiscal‑compliant POS that issues IGI invoices and Z‑reports, and keep daily cash books. Apply for the llicència d’obertura with the local Comú (premises plan, lease, fire safety, accessibility), plus mandatory sanitary registration: HACCP plan, food‑handler certificates, cold‑chain logs, cleaning protocol, pest control, and potable‑water test. Hire legally by registering the company and each employee with CASS, budget ~15% employer social contributions, and implement occupational risk prevention. Choose location by footfall and seasonality: Avinguda Meritxell/Vivand (Andorra la Vella–Escaldes) for year‑round traffic; Pas de la Casa, La Massana, or Canillo for ski peaks. If importing beans, work with a customs broker for EU‑Andorra clearance and IGI, or roast/pack locally; ensure labels in Catalan/ES/FR with allergens, lot, and best‑before. Negotiate a lease with extraction rights and grease management. Typical timeline: 6–10 weeks from investment approval to opening. Launch with Google Business Profile, ski‑season bundles, and bank POS offers.
