Legal Services
We accompany investors throughout the Investment Route with a solid and transparent legal framework for the development of projects in Honduras.
Continuous Guidance for Legal Security
The National Investment Council (CNI) provides a full range of legal services designed to support investors in each phase of their establishment. Our goal is to offer continuous, focused advice to facilitate the successful development of investment projects.
We provide comprehensive legal support and technical assistance in administrative procedures to ensure that your capital operates under the highest standards of institutional protection.
Legal Services Portfolio
CNI PORTFOLIOCompany Incorporation
We guide the complete process for the legal formation of companies in Honduras, ensuring that your corporate structure is optimal for starting operations.
Current Legal Framework
Clarification on national regulations and specific tax benefits according to your industrial sector.
Installation and Development
Accompaniment in the pre-investment, investment and post-investment stages to ensure compliance with operational goals.
Obstacle Resolution
We identify and resolve barriers in administrative procedures through direct legal and institutional collaboration.
LPPI Law Benefits
Investment Promotion and Protection Law (Decree 51-2011). Mechanisms designed for facilitation and legal security.
Tax Benefits Management
Pre-operational expense regime and accelerated depreciation for new projects in priority interest regions. Tax burden optimization to accelerate return on investment.
National Interest Projects (Fast Track)
Declaration through the Council of Ministers that enables an Incorporation and Viability Certificate. This mechanism consolidates all required permits, allowing immediate start of operations without additional procedures.
Preventive Conflict Regime
Preventive protection over real estate intended for investment, ensuring that property rights remain intact against external claims without possession.
Guarantee for Litigious Properties
The State guarantees the conclusion of investment projects carried out on properties in litigation, providing operational continuity and security to the investor against vindication processes.
Access Technical and Legal Documentation
Download our official legal benefits guide or consult the updated 2024 Laws Compendium for a complete view of the Honduran ecosystem.
Special Zone Regimes
Strategic incentives to strengthen export competitiveness and job creation.
Free Zones
Facilities for industry, commerce and services through total tax exemptions of ISV, Income Tax and municipal taxes.
- Tax-free re-exportation
- Total Income Tax exemption
- Tax credit for installation costs
Temporary Import
Mechanism designed to encourage exports by allowing the entry of raw materials and machinery with suspension of customs duties.
- Suspension of customs and consular duties
- 10-year Income Tax exemption on exports
- Applicable to inputs and production samples
Accelerate your investment process
Our legal team is ready to provide you with personalized and free assistance to ensure the success of your project.
Contact the CNI for free assistance