Moving to Honduras: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Honduras: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 6 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
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 6 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. The economy grew +3.4% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 3.2% for 2026. Its passport opens about 115 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Gang/narco violence; long-running state of exception.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Fiscale woonplaats | na 90 dagen — More than 90 days in tax year |
| Gebruikelijke verblijfsroute | Rentista residence — Rentista ~US$2,500/mo stable foreign income; pensionado ~US$1,500/mo |
| Paspoort | visumvrij of bij aankomst naar 115 landen |
| Economic growth | +3.4% (2025), forecast 3.2% (2026) |
| Klimaattype | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 26° / 30.5° (Tegucigalpa) |
| Oorlog & conflict | unrest — Gang/narco violence; long-running state of exception |
| Alle natuurrampen | 5.9/10 |
| Sterkte van banken | 3.5/10 · BB- |
| Eigendomsbescherming | 2.5/10 |
| Warme woningen in de winter | 9/10 |
Residence programmes in Honduras
- Pensioner Residence — Inkomen / jr CHF 14'400 · open · 2026-10
- Rentier Residence — Inkomen / jr CHF 24'000 · open · 2026-10
- Investor Residence — Investering CHF 44'000 · open · 2026-10
- Próspera ZEDE Residency (Roatán) — specialTax · changing · 2026-10
- Work Permit / Temporary Resident Worker — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Residence (spouse/relative of Honduran or resident) — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Honduras to become tax resident?
na 90 dagen. 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); Próspera ZEDE Residency (Roatán); Work Permit / Temporary Resident Worker
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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