Honduras

Tax residency in Honduras is generally triggered by physical presence exceeding 183 days in a calendar year. Foreign income treatment: unknown. No statutory CFC rules apply, which can facilitate the use of foreign holding structures without automatic income attribution.

ZEDE (Special Economic Development Zones) with autonomous governance. Digital nomad visa program. Retirement/pensionado visa. FATF grey list. Roatán island popular with expats (Bay Islands). Very low cost of living. Security concerns in some areas.

The standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. Establishing a legal presence here involves a higher degree of administrative complexity, often requiring local legal assistance.

Banking access in Honduras is attainable but may require more documentation and time than in simpler jurisdictions. Internet infrastructure is developing. Speed and reliability can vary by location and should be assessed for business-critical operations.

Honduras is currently on the FATF grey list, indicating enhanced monitoring by the international AML/CFT body. This may affect banking relationships and counterparty due diligence requirements. EU tax blacklist status: not_listed. Structures involving this jurisdiction may attract additional scrutiny or reporting obligations under EU member state rules.

Based on our scoring model, Honduras ranks highest for Digital Nomad and Freelancer. It offers a reasonable proposition for digital nomad (score: 60/100). It offers a reasonable proposition for freelancer (score: 55/100). It scores lower for founder / entrepreneur, who may find other jurisdictions more suitable for their specific requirements.