Shopify agency for Andorran brands
Shopify stores for Andorran retailers and makers, selling to visitors, to Spain and France across the border and to customers further afield.
Shopify experts for Andorra brands
Andorra’s economy runs on tourism and retail. Millions of visitors come each year for skiing, hiking and shopping, attracted by the principality’s low indirect tax on goods such as fragrance, cosmetics, electronics and sports equipment. Because the local population is small, most Andorran businesses that sell online look beyond the borders, mainly to Spain and France, and to visitors who want to reorder after a trip.
BOOST STAR Experts helps Andorran retailers and brands build Shopify stores that work across borders. We set up Catalan, Spanish, French and English storefronts, shipping that accounts for Andorra being outside the EU VAT area, and payment options for each audience, then support SEO and campaigns aimed at the Spanish and French shoppers who already know Andorra as a shopping destination.
Selling online in Andorra: what your store needs
Payments for local and cross-border buyers
Visa and Mastercard cards issued by Andorran, Spanish and French banks cover most payments, with Apple Pay and Google Pay common on mobile. PayPal is a familiar option for buyers in neighbouring countries. Andorran merchants often need a gateway that accepts local businesses, so we check which providers support your company before building checkout.
IGI tax and customs with the EU
Andorra applies its own indirect tax, the IGI, with a standard rate of 4.5%, instead of EU VAT. Because Andorra is outside the EU VAT area, parcels sent to Spain or France usually need customs declarations, and the buyer’s country VAT may apply. Pricing and checkout messages must make this clear.
Postal and courier routes
Andorra has no single national post: Spanish Correos and French La Poste both operate postal services in the country. Express couriers such as DHL, UPS and SEUR handle faster deliveries, and many shipments to Spain and France move by road through the two border crossings. Delivery estimates should allow for customs checks.
Four languages and visitor demand
Catalan is the official language, while Spanish, French and Portuguese are widely spoken. A store in Catalan, Spanish and French covers most customers, with English for other visitors. Demand peaks in the ski season and summer, so stores should prepare for those periods and stay in touch with visitors afterwards.
Payments, delivery and compliance in Andorra
- Visa & Mastercard
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal
- Bank transfer
- Correos (Spanish post)
- La Poste (French post)
- DHL Express
- UPS
- SEUR
- IGI indirect tax (4.5% standard)
- Customs declarations for EU deliveries
- Andorran personal data protection law
- Clear returns and pricing terms
Working together
Andorra keeps Central European time, 4.5 hours behind India in winter and 3.5 in summer. We hold calls in your morning, during our afternoon, and send a short written recap at the close of our day that you can read after lunch.
Time zone: CET / CEST (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer). Currency: EUR (€). Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French.
How we work
Discovery call
We learn your goals, catalogue, tech stack and market, then agree what success looks like.
Audit & roadmap
A store, SEO and competitor audit turns into a prioritised roadmap with a timeline and fixed quote.
Design & build
UX, design and development in sprints, with a private preview store you review at every step.
Launch
QA across devices, redirects, tracking and a planned go-live with no downtime.
Grow
SEO, CRO and paid campaigns compound results month after month, with clear reporting.
Ongoing support
A dedicated team for fixes, new features and seasonal campaigns when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
Can an Andorran Shopify store sell to Spain and France?
Yes, and most Andorran stores do. We set up shipping zones for each country, choose couriers that handle customs smoothly and explain on product pages and at checkout whether import VAT or fees may apply, so customers know the full cost before ordering.
Which languages should our store use?
Catalan for local customers, Spanish and French for the main export markets and English for international visitors. Shopify Markets can run all four on one store, with hreflang tags so Spanish and French search engines show the right version.
Which payment gateway can an Andorran business use?
It depends on where your company is registered and banks. Some international gateways do not onboard Andorran companies directly, while local banks offer card acquiring and PayPal is widely available. We review your situation and set up the options that actually work for your business.
How does a team in India fit Andorran working hours?
Our afternoon is your morning, so calls happen then. Tasks and approvals live on a shared project board, and you receive a written summary at the end of each of our working days. Timelines for seasonal launches are agreed in advance.
How do we keep tourists as customers after their visit?
We add QR codes and cards in your shop that lead to the online store, collect emails with consent at the till or online, and set up email flows that remind visitors about reorders and seasonal offers in their own language.