Living and Starting a Business in Andorra
Andorra is one of the smallest countries in the world, located in the heart of the Pyrenees, with more than 90% of its surface covered by mountains. Although its geography may limit its physical space, it remains an ideal destination due to its unique natural charms in every season of the year. The Principality, consisting of seven small parishes nestled in its narrow valleys, has also become an incentive for entrepreneurs and digital nomads.
Beyond its successful fiscal policy, which has faced criticism, the reality is that Andorra can be considered a success story by demonstrating that it is possible to implement an efficient and socially and business-friendly tax system. Its strict immigration policy also contributes to maintaining a safe environment, making this small country an ideal place to live and thrive.
The 8th Valley: A Space for Training, Innovation, and Technology
One of the major economic problems the Principality has faced over the past decades has been relying solely on nature tourism and the consumption of goods. But if the index of talent or digital competence per capita were measured, Andorra would probably rank among the top countries in the world.
In the face of a lack of physical space, a movement of innovation and entrepreneurship has emerged that allows us to speak of an «8th Valley»: that of Technological and Digital Andorra. This virtual valley stands as a meeting point to bring together all the knowledge, talent, drive, motivation, and energy of a nation whose motto precisely reflects that «united virtue is stronger.»
Challenges and Opportunities for Digital Talent
However, a crucial challenge remains: digital talent in Andorra is disconnected and dispersed, with each actor focused on their individual projects. This lack of cohesion, while understandable, limits the full development of the country as a technological hub, preventing digitalization, e-commerce, and Andorra’s image as a center for technological innovation from reaching their full potential.
The 8th Valley Project: Uniting Talent and Boosting Digital Transformation
The 8th Valley project, led by Barthes & Co ™, aims precisely to integrate all this talent for the benefit of a country that in recent years has been undergoing its greatest digital transformation in decades. Initiatives by agencies such as Andorra Business, Andorra Digital, Andorra Research and Innovation (AR+I) or from the Technology Cluster (ACTIN) are leading this change, recognizing the importance of digital transformation for Andorra’s economic strength and consolidation.
In short, Andorra is not only consolidating itself as an attractive tourist destination, but it is also positioning itself as an emerging leader in technological and digital innovation. The 8th Valley symbolizes this evolution: a space where talent and innovation come together to create a stronger and more connected future.
Barthes & Co ™ creates and inaugurates this 8th «Parish» or 8th Virtual Valley with a series of actions and services, including training, and an invitation to all companies and institutions that want to join and collaborate in the digital ecosystem of Andorra.