Visiting And Investing

Honduras stands by its support of tourism and investment by making immigration very simple, and through the implementation of various retirement and investor incentives.

To view the immigration policies click here.

The ZOLITUR Free Trade Act implemented the following provisions to declaratively solidify Honduras as the best investment option in Central America: 

 Legal  and Tax Benefits

• The Honduran Bay Islands (including Roatan) have been designated a Duty-Free Zone
• Includes tax exemption on corporate profits for 10 years • Includes tax exemption on sales tax for local purchases
• Includes local and municipal tax exemptions for 10 years
• Exemptions on import duties for material and equipment involved in construction and implementation of tourism related business
• No controls or restrictions over use of foreign exchange and repatriation of capital profits
• Private parties who purchase residential units in our project benefit from these same exemptions
• 4% Capital Gains tax on property sale profits
• Fee Simple ownership
• Non-citizens have the same rights of ownership as natives for up to .75 acres, and through a corporation if larger  

Any company engaging in tourism related fields and anyone purchasing a residence in the duty free zone is able to take advantage of these facilities by registering with the local agency.