Opportunities for Foreign Companies to Open a Branch in Honduras

Opening a branch in Honduras has become one of the best strategies for foreign companies looking to expand in Central America. Thanks to its strategic location, legal and tax advantages, as well as access to key markets, Honduras offers a competitive and attractive environment for international investors.

Strategic location and international connectivity

Honduras is located in the heart of Central America and has excellent logistical infrastructure. Puerto Cortés is considered the most important port in the region and is the only one certified under the United States Container Security Initiative, which facilitates exports and imports. In addition, international airports in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula offer direct connections to the United States, Mexico, Europe, and South America, allowing companies to manage global operations from Honduras.

Competitive industrial parks and free zones

Foreign companies that decide to establish operations in Honduras can benefit from modern industrial parks and free trade zones, mainly located in the northern part of the country. These areas offer top-tier infrastructure, tax incentives, and services designed for sectors such as manufacturing, textiles, agribusiness, and the automotive industry. Thanks to these advantages, Honduras has positioned itself as a strategic hub for companies seeking to reduce costs and increase competitiveness in the region.

Skilled and bilingual workforce

One of Honduras’ main assets is its young and qualified workforce. With growing access to technical and university education, along with a large pool of bilingual professionals, the country has fostered the development of sectors such as outsourcing and business process outsourcing (BPO). Today, thousands of Hondurans work providing customer service, technical support, and back-office solutions to international companies, making the country an ideal destination for businesses that need efficient and adaptable talent.

Legal and tax incentives for investors

The Honduran legal framework is designed to encourage foreign investment. The law offers tax benefits and special regimes for companies operating in strategic industries such as renewable energy, tourism, technology, and agribusiness. Incentives include tax exemptions in free trade zones and benefits for production and exports, helping companies increase profitability in the medium and long term.

Access to international markets

Opening a branch in Honduras not only means operating locally but also gaining access to a larger regional market. Honduras is a member of the Central American Integration System (SICA) and participates in trade agreements such as DR-CAFTA with the United States, which provides preferential access to millions of consumers. This commercial framework makes Honduras an ideal platform for companies seeking to expand into other countries in the region.

Honduras offers a unique combination of strategic location, international connectivity, skilled human capital, tax incentives, and access to global markets. For foreign companies seeking to open a branch in Central America, the country represents a solid opportunity to grow and compete in a dynamic and expanding environment.

Investing in Honduras means investing in the future of your business and in a region with strong development potential.

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For more information on how this innovation may affect your operation or investment in Honduras, the Galindo & Asociados team   the Galindo & Asociados team is at your disposal.

Carlos Galindo

Socio de Impuestos

carlos@galindoyasociados.com

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