🇭🇳 Honduras

Honduras currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework and the Comisión Nacional de Bancos y Seguros (CNBS) has issued warnings regarding cryptocurrencies. Crypto activities face significant restrictions without formal licensing or clear tax guidelines.

Overview

StatusRestricted
Risk Score55/100 (High Risk)
Regioncentral america
CurrencyHNL

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)10% CGT
Capital Gains (Corporate)25% corporate tax
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxNo specific guidance
Airdrop TaxNo specific guidance

No crypto-specific tax guidance. General 10% CGT may apply.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredNo
RegulatorCNBS / BCH
FrameworkNo crypto framework; CNBS Resolution 069/09-02-2024 (Circular 003-2024)

No crypto licensing framework. CNBS has warned against crypto activities.

Enforcement Activity

Level: Low

Consumer warnings issued.

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredYes
Travel RuleNo
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statuspartially_compliant
FATF BodyGAFILAT
Suspicious-Activity ReportingYes

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Unclear

No regulation.

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No framework.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No regulation.

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity Cost$0.14/kWh
Renewable Energy55%
Infrastructurefair

Mining is allowed but restricted; electricity costs are relatively high; renewable energy share is moderate; infrastructure is fair for mining operations.

Geopolitical Risk

Stabilitymoderate
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index26/100
Banking Accessrestricted

Risk Factors

Honduras faces moderate political stability with challenges including corruption and organized crime. It is not under international sanctions but has a difficult business environment and restricted banking access for crypto companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is cryptocurrency legal in Honduras?

Honduras currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework and the Comisión Nacional de Bancos y Seguros (CNBS) has issued warnings regarding cryptocurrencies. Crypto activities face significant restrictions without formal licensing or clear tax guidelines.

What is the FATF status of Honduras?

Honduras is classified by FATF as: partially_compliant.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Honduras?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-01 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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