Insolvency · Andorra
Find insolvency lawyers in Andorra for creditor claims and debt-related disputes
When debts, enforcement or a business in difficulty reach an Andorran court, the file runs in Catalan and the periods are counted in business days. We introduce you to an advocate admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra who works on insolvency-related matters. Free of charge and with no obligation.
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Insolvency in Andorra
How insolvency-related work is handled in Andorra
Insolvency work in Andorra rarely follows a single code. Andorran civil law combines statutes, the usages and customs of the Principality and the case law of the Tribunal Superior de Justícia, so an advocate must check both legislation and jurisprudence before advising a creditor or a debtor. Courts sit within a structure set by the Llei qualificada de la Justícia of 1993: the Batllia hears first-instance and investigation matters, the Tribunal de Corts deals with serious criminal offences and the Tribunal Superior de Justícia hears appeals. Proceedings, filings and judgments are in Catalan. If you are looking for insolvency lawyers in Andorra, we match you with an advocate admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra who handles enforcement, creditor claims and debt-related disputes.
Andorra in practice
Insolvency and debt recovery before the Andorran courts
Insolvency-related work in Andorra is shaped by a judicial organisation defined in 1993, by a civil law that is not codified in a single code, and by proceedings conducted entirely in Catalan. These are the practical points a creditor or a debtor should know before instructing an advocate.
Courts that hear debt and insolvency matters
Andorra’s judicial power is exercised by the Batlles, the Tribunal de Batlles, the Tribunal de Corts and the Tribunal Superior de Justícia under the Llei qualificada de la Justícia of 3 September 1993. The Batllia d’Andorra hears first-instance and investigation matters, the Tribunal de Corts handles serious criminal offences, and the Tribunal Superior de Justícia is the highest instance and hears appeals.
Catalan is the only language of the courts
Catalan is the sole official language of the State and of judicial activity in Andorra. Proceedings, filings and judgments are drafted in Catalan, which matters if you are a foreign creditor or a company incorporated abroad. Documents intended for an Andorran court must be prepared in Catalan, so translation and drafting form part of the work your advocate carries out.
Court fees and the insolvency exemption
Judicial fees (taxes judicials) exist in Andorra under the Llei de taxes judicials of 22 June 2000 and are treated as procedural costs. Article 2.1 taxes civil and administrative proceedings, while criminal proceedings are not subject to the fee. Article 5 exempts persons previously declared by a court to be in a state of poverty or insolvency who have been granted official legal assistance.
Free legal aid and how it is granted
Free legal aid (benefici de justícia gratuïta) is granted by the judge by reasoned order to persons who prove insufficient economic resources, considering income, basic expenses, dependent family members and overall patrimonial situation. It covers assistance and representation by the duty advocate, other procedural expenses duly authorised by the judge, and free judicial copies and notarial acts. Beneficiaries must report any improvement in their economic situation during the proceedings.
Who may act for you: the lletrat
The practice of law in Andorra is reserved to advocates admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra, regulated by Law 48/2014 of 18 December, as amended by Law 10/2023. Admission as a practising member requires the relevant law degree, the Andorran aptitude certificate and a practical traineeship. Andorra has no separate procurador profession: the same lletrat represents and defends you in court.
Fees, costs and what the court awards
Advocates’ fees in Andorra are freely agreed between client and lawyer, and professional duties and discipline are governed by Law 48/2014 as amended. The Codi de procediment civil governs the procedural costs (costes) that the court applies when it closes the proceedings, so a party that succeeds may recover part of what it spent. Judicial fees themselves count as procedural costs.
All country data on this page comes from official Andorran sources (Consell General, justicia.ad, the Andorran legal portal and the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra), verified in 2025.
- Consell Superior de la Justícia and the Andorran judicial system
- Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra (CADA)
- Codi de procediment civil – procedural periods and civil procedure
- Llei de taxes judicials, 22 June 2000
- Free legal aid (benefici de justícia gratuïta)
- Llei qualificada de la Justícia, 3 September 1993
- Constitution of the Principality of Andorra
- Choice of ordinary civil procedure
- Llei 31/2018 on employment relations
- Llei 15/2022 on urban leases
Common difficulties
What makes insolvency work in Andorra difficult for foreign creditors
The obstacles are usually procedural rather than substantive: which court, which language, which period and which fee.
You do not know which court is competent
Debt and enforcement matters start before the Batllia and may reach the Tribunal Superior de Justícia on appeal. Choosing the wrong route wastes time and money, and the periods for reacting to a resolution are short.
Periods run in business days, not calendar days
Andorran periods are counted in dies hàbils: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, August and the Christmas period are excluded. A civil appeal must be filed within 20 business days of notification, so late instructions are costly.
Costs and language are unfamiliar
Proceedings, filings and judgments are in Catalan, and judicial fees are payable by the party requesting the court service. Foreign creditors often need both a translation and a clear explanation of what they may realistically recover.
Why use this service
Matching you with an advocate who knows Andorran procedure
We do not advise on your case. We identify the right specialist and make the introduction.
Advocates admitted in Andorra
Every professional we match you with is admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra, the body that regulates and orders the professional activity of advocates in the Principality.
Knowledge of the local sources of law
Andorran civil law combines statutes, the usages and customs of the Principality and the case law of the Tribunal Superior de Justícia. Your advocate checks both legislation and jurisprudence.
Clear information on costs and aid
Your lawyer explains how fees are freely agreed, how the court deals with procedural costs, and whether a legal-aid application or the insolvency exemption from judicial fees could apply to you.
Free, no-obligation matching
Tell us what you need and we put you in contact with a lawyer who handles insolvency-related matters. There is no charge for the introduction and no obligation to instruct.
Other jurisdictions
Insolvency lawyers in other European countries
If your debtor, your assets or your company sit outside Andorra, you may need a lawyer in another jurisdiction as well. These are the countries most often requested by clients on our platform.
Questions and answers
Insolvency and enforcement in Andorra: frequent questions
Do I need an advocate admitted in Andorra to handle an insolvency matter?
Yes. The practice of law in Andorra is reserved to advocates admitted to the Col·legi Oficial d’Advocats d’Andorra, under Law 48/2014 of 18 December as amended by Law 10/2023. There is no separate procurador profession, so the same lletrat represents and defends you in judicial proceedings.
In which language are Andorran insolvency and enforcement proceedings conducted?
Catalan is the sole official language of the State and of judicial activity in Andorra. Proceedings, filings and judgments are drafted in Catalan. If you are a foreign creditor or an overseas company, documents and correspondence intended for the court must be prepared in Catalan.
Can I be exempted from court fees if I am insolvent?
Judicial fees exist in Andorra under the Llei de taxes judicials of 22 June 2000. Article 5 exempts persons previously declared by a court to be in a state of poverty or insolvency who have been granted official legal assistance, without prejudice to paying the fees out of enforcement if they recover assets or improve their means.
How long do I have to appeal a civil judgment in Andorra?
A civil appeal (apel·lació) against a final judgment must be filed within 20 business days of notification, reduced to 13 business days in special procedures and to 5 business days for urgent internment decisions. Periods are counted in business days only, so August and the Christmas period do not run.
How do I find insolvency lawyers in Andorra through your service?
Describe your situation in a short form — enforcement, unpaid invoices, creditor claims or a business in difficulty. We review it and match you with an advocate who handles that type of work in Andorra. The introduction is free, and you decide whether to instruct the lawyer afterwards.
What does the free legal aid benefit cover in Andorra?
Where the judge grants it by reasoned order, the benefit covers assistance and representation by the duty advocate, other procedural expenses authorised by the judge, and free judicial copies and notarial acts needed for the defence. Beneficiaries must declare any improvement in their economic situation while the proceedings continue.
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Tell us what you need and we will find the right advocate
Insolvency-related work in Andorra turns on local procedure: the competent court, the Catalan language of the file, the judicial fees and the periods counted in business days. Share the outline of your case and we will match you with an advocate admitted to the Andorran bar. We do not give legal advice; the lawyer you choose does.