---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "central_america", "gafilat", "restricted"]
aliases: ["HN", "HND"]
created: 2026-09-15
updated: 2025-06-01
compile_into: ["[[country--honduras]]"]
sources:
  - name: "CNBS Honduras"
    url: "https://www.cnbs.gob.hn"
    type: "official"
  - name: "CNBS/BCH regulatory position on virtual assets"
    url: "https://www.cnbs.gob.hn/documentos-fintech/posicion-regulatoria-de-la-cnbs-y-bch-respecto-a-los-activos-virtuales-y-similares"
    type: "official"
  - name: "taxsummaries.pwc.com"
    url: "https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/quick-charts/capital-gains-tax-cgt-rates"
    type: "reference"
  - name: "taxsummaries.pwc.com"
    url: "https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/quick-charts/corporate-income-tax-cit-rates"
    type: "reference"
---

# 🇭🇳 [[country--honduras|Honduras]] (HN): Crypto Regulation

> Honduras currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework but enforces restrictions on cryptocurrency activities under CNBS Resolution 069/09-02-2024 (Circular 003-2024). The regulatory environment is cautious with limited official guidance and oversight.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--central-america|central america]] |
| Currency | [[entity--hnl|HNL]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% capital gains tax; no crypto-specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate income tax plus 5% surcharge on net taxable income over HNL 1 million |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

Honduras has no crypto-specific tax guidance. General rules would apply: 10% capital gains tax, and 25% corporate income tax plus a 5% surcharge on income over HNL 1 million.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--cnbs|CNBS]] / BCH |
| Framework | No crypto framework; CNBS Resolution 069/09-02-2024 (Circular 003-2024) |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

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

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.14/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 55% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is restricted under current regulations; electricity costs are relatively high and infrastructure is moderate.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 24/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |
| Sanctions Programs Active | No |

## Enforcement

Consumer warnings issued.

## CBDC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | research |
| Name | Honduras CBDC |
| Authority | Central Bank of Honduras |
| Type | retail |

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Honduras?

Honduras currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework but enforces restrictions on cryptocurrency activities under CNBS Resolution 069/09-02-2024 (Circular 003-2024). The regulatory environment is cautious with limited official guidance and oversight.

### What is the FATF status of Honduras?

Honduras is classified by FATF as: compliant.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Honduras?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

---

*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-09-15.*

**Sources:**
- [CNBS Honduras](https://www.cnbs.gob.hn)
- [CNBS/BCH regulatory position on virtual assets](https://www.cnbs.gob.hn/documentos-fintech/posicion-regulatoria-de-la-cnbs-y-bch-respecto-a-los-activos-virtuales-y-similares)
- [taxsummaries.pwc.com](https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/quick-charts/capital-gains-tax-cgt-rates)
- [taxsummaries.pwc.com](https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/quick-charts/corporate-income-tax-cit-rates)