Coworking in Andorra: when it makes sense and the role it plays at each stage of a business

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Not all coworking spaces serve the same purpose — nor are they right for everyone

In Andorra, coworking is not merely a modern alternative to the traditional office. In many cases, it is a key element for starting an economic activity, meeting administrative requirements and beginning to invoice without assuming, from day one, the costs and rigidity of a private office.

That said, coworking is not suitable for every type of business, and not all coworking spaces serve the same function. Some are designed for quiet, focused work; others for receiving clients; some for team collaboration; and others for building a full professional routine.

This article is not a ranking. It is a criteria-based guide designed to help you understand when coworking makes sense in Andorra, what role it can play at each stage of a business, and which type of space best fits your way of working.

One of the residence categories in which coworking is, in many cases, essential is self-employment residence. To explore this further, see Self-employment residence in Andorra: requirements, benefits and real taxation

Coworking in Andorra: a key difference compared to other countries

Unlike other jurisdictions, in Andorra it is not sufficient to “work from anywhere.”
To carry out an economic activity on a regular basis, it is necessary to have a physical space linked to the business.

This space must be:

• Unique and identifiable
• Compatible with the declared activity
• Attributable to the company or professional
• Operational for administrative and tax purposes

👉 This is where coworking becomes particularly relevant.

For many professionals and companies, coworking is the fastest, most flexible and most efficient way to meet this requirement, especially during initial or transitional phases.

To explore this in more detail, we recommend Opening a business and obtaining the commercial authorisation in Andorra: requirements and regulatory framework

🔹 Coworking as a provisional solution (and often an essential one)

At an early stage, coworking is often an essential bridge solution for many businesses, companies or individuals looking to start operating.

Its main advantages include:

• Registering the business, starting operations and beginning to invoice
• Having a “unique” space linked to the activity
• Avoiding long-term leases and rigid commitments
• Testing the business model before scaling
• Gaining time to make structural decisions
• Avoiding works, utility activations and initial adaptations, saving both time and money

It is particularly common among:

• New residents in Andorra
• Entrepreneurs relocating their activity from abroad
• Freelancers formalising their structure
• Foreign companies in their initial landing phase

👉 In many cases, without coworking it is not possible to operate during the first months. Although, in theory, registering the commercial authorisation at a private residence might be considered, in practice this is often not feasible.

🔹 Coworking as a definitive solution (not only a temporary one)

Despite this initial role, coworking is not necessarily a temporary stage.

For many businesses — especially service-based, digital or knowledge-driven activities — it can be a definitive, efficient and fully professional solution.

Why?

• Not all businesses require a private office
• Sharing space does not imply a loss of professional image
• Included services often exceed those of a private office
• Fixed costs are structurally reduced
• The shared environment can generate added value and foster real synergies with other businesses

👉 Increasingly, companies choose to remain in coworking spaces, even when they could afford a private office, precisely to take advantage of these synergies.

What a coworking space really provides (beyond the desk)

A well-chosen coworking space is more than just a place with Wi-Fi. It is a shared infrastructure.

🔹 Cost reduction

• No initial investment in furniture
• No individual utility contracts
• No maintenance or space management

🔹 Access to professional services

• Meeting rooms
• Occasional private offices
• Reception and visitor management
• Break or dining areas
• In some cases, domiciliation or additional services

🔹 Networking and environment

• Professional contacts
• Natural synergies
• Entrepreneurial community
• Access to events

👉 Not all coworking spaces offer these elements to the same extent, but when they do, they represent a real advantage.

🔹 Incorporating a company

Although incorporating a company does not require coworking as such, it is mandatory to have an address in Andorra.
Unlike the commercial address — which must be exclusive — the registered office may be located in a space shared with other companies. For this reason, it is often more practical and convenient to use the same address for both purposes.

If you are considering setting up a company and, for that reason, want to understand how coworking spaces work, we recommend reading Incorporating a company in Andorra: steps, requirements and advantages in order to gain a clear overview of the entire process.
By contrast, if you want to understand everything that needs to be taken into account, both before and after incorporation, we recommend the article Definitive guide to incorporating a company in Andorra.

⚠️ When coworking is NOT the best option

Knowing when coworking works is just as important as knowing when it does not.

Coworking is not suitable if:

• You require constant and absolute confidentiality
• You deal with the public on a continuous basis
• Your activity involves logistics, storage or physical operations
• You require specific technical installations
• You need full control over the space

👉 In such cases, coworking may be an initial solution, but rarely a definitive one.

🔹 When coworking is not essential

If you own a property in Andorra, or if the owner of a space allows you to register your commercial authorisation there, coworking is not essential from a legal or operational standpoint.

In these situations, coworking becomes a personal choice, and occasionally a commercial or corporate-image decision.

How to choose wisely: the key question before comparing prices

Before deciding, it is worth asking yourself the following questions:

• Will I work alone or as part of a team?
• Will I regularly receive clients?
• Will I frequently need meeting rooms?
• Will I spend many hours per day in the space?
• Am I looking for silence or interaction?
• Do I want just a space, or also an environment?

With these answers clear, the choice becomes much easier.

In any case, if a coworking space no longer meets your needs, it is usually possible to terminate the rental with a certain degree of flexibility.
However, if the commercial authorisation is linked to that space, it will be necessary to transfer it to a new location, together with the corresponding formalities.

If you wish to explore the coworking spaces available in Andorra, we recommend consulting ➤ Coworking spaces in Andorra: available options and usage profiles

👉Coworking as a tool, not an aesthetic choice

In Andorra, coworking is not a trend or an urban fashion. It is an operational tool and, in many cases, a key solution for starting a commercial activity.

It can serve:

• To launch an activity
• To grow in a structured manner
• Or to remain as a long-term solution

Choosing the right space can simplify operations, reduce costs and provide a genuine competitive advantage. In many cases, it is also the only viable option for starting the activity.

If you are considering establishing your activity in Andorra, coworking can be a very efficient first step, but it is not the only relevant decision.

Consult our publications section to continue resolving all your questions.

📞 Are you considering relocating to Andorra?

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Last review: December 2025