Doing Business with Honduras

Exporting to Honduras involves several key steps. Here’s a comprehensive guide:

1. Research Market Requirements

   • Understand Honduras’s import regulations and standards for your product.

2. Identify Local Partners

   • Establish relationships with local distributors or agents in Honduras.

3. Prepare Export Documentation

   • Include commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.

4. Logistics and Customs Clearance

   • Work with a customs broker to facilitate the clearance process. Pay necessary duties and taxes.

Key Contacts

• Honduran Customs Administration: Customs Website

Importing goods into Honduras requires compliance with specific customs procedures and health certifications.

1. Verify Import Regulations

   • Ensure your goods comply with Honduras’s import regulations.

2. Classify Your Goods

   • Determine the correct tariff classification using the Harmonized System (HS) codes.

Incorporating a company in Honduras involves legal registration with the Mercantile Registry:

1. Choose a Company Name

   • Ensure the name is unique and complies with local regulations.

2. Notarize and Register

   • Have the Articles of Incorporation notarized and submit them to the Mercantile Registry.

3. Obtain Tax ID (RTN)

   • Register with the Honduran Tax Authority (SAR) to get an RTN for tax purposes.

Key Contacts

• Mercantile Registry: Mercantile Registry Website

Setting up a manufacturing plant in Honduras provides access to CAFTA-DR trade benefits:

1. Choose a Suitable Location

   • Identify industrial zones with proximity to transportation and labor.

2. Obtain Necessary Permits

   • Apply for environmental, zoning, and construction permits through local authorities.

Protecting intellectual property is managed by the Honduran Intellectual Property Office:

1. Trademark Search

   • Ensure your trademark is unique via the IP Office database.

2. Filing and Publication

   • Submit application to the IP Office. If approved, it is published for opposition.

1. Economic Factors

• Currency: The Honduran lempira (HNL) is the official currency. Be aware of exchange rate fluctuations.

2. Cultural Factors

• Language: The official language is **Spanish**. Building personal trust is crucial in Salvadoran business culture.