Moving to Honduras: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Honduras: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 6 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Honduras the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Honduras you need at least 90 days a year (More than 90 days in tax year). The typical route is Rentista residence: Rentista ~US$2,500/mo stable foreign income; pensionado ~US$1,500/mo There are 5 open residence programmes in Honduras — see the list below.
Living there
Tegucigalpa has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 26 °C and summer highs around 30.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| الإقامة الضريبية | بعد 90 يومًا — More than 90 days in tax year |
| مسارك | Rentista residence — Rentista ~US$2,500/mo stable foreign income; pensionado ~US$1,500/mo |
| نوع المناخ | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 26° / 30.5° (Tegucigalpa) |
Residence programmes in Honduras
Active programmes
- Pensioner Residence — الدخل / سنة CHF 14'400 · 2026-10
- Rentier Residence — الدخل / سنة CHF 24'000 · 2026-10
- Investor Residence — الاستثمار CHF 44'000 · 2026-10
- Work Permit / Temporary Resident Worker — employment · 2026-10
- Family Residence (spouse/relative of Honduran or resident) — family · 2026-10
Changes or availability under review
- Próspera ZEDE Residency (Roatán) — specialTax · 2026-10
ZEDE law repealed 2022, ruled unconstitutional Sept 2024; operates under arbitration (ICSID) — legal risk high
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Honduras to become tax resident?
بعد 90 يومًا. More than 90 days in tax year Territorial: foreign income untaxed
How much tax will I pay in Honduras?
In Honduras the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Honduras offer?
Pensioner Residence; Rentier Residence; Investor Residence (CHF 44'000); Work Permit / Temporary Resident Worker; Family Residence (spouse/relative of Honduran or resident)
What is the usual way to move to Honduras?
Rentista residence. Rentista ~US$2,500/mo stable foreign income; pensionado ~US$1,500/mo
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