What is Honduras's FATF status?

Honduras is classified by FATF as: partially_compliant.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Honduras?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

🇭🇳 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

Status	Restricted
Risk Score	60/100 (High Risk)
Region	central america
Currency	HNL

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)	10% CGT
Capital Gains (Corporate)	25% corporate tax
VAT on Crypto	No
Staking Tax	No specific guidance
Airdrop Tax	No specific guidance

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

Licensing & Registration

Required	No
Regulator	CNBS / BCH
Framework	No crypto framework; CNBS warnings

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

Enforcement Activity

Level: Low

Consumer warnings issued.

AML / KYC

KYC Required	Yes
Travel Rule	No
FATF Member	No
FATF Status	partially_compliant
FATF Body	GAFILAT
Suspicious-Activity Reporting	Yes

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Unclear

No regulation.

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No framework.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No regulation.

Mining

Legal	Yes
Electricity Cost	$0.14/kWh
Renewable Energy	55%
Infrastructure	fair

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

Geopolitical Risk

Stability	moderate
Sanctions	No
Corruption Index	26/100
Banking Access	restricted

Risk Factors

capital controls
corruption
organized crime
economic instability

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.