---
type: free_zone
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "central_america", "gafilat", "crypto_friendly"]
aliases: ["PROSPERA", "HND-PROS", "Prospera ZEDE"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--honduras]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Próspera Regulatory Commission"
    url: "https://prospera.hn"
    type: "official"
  - name: "Próspera Tax and Regulatory Code"
    url: "https://prospera.hn"
    type: "framework"
---

# 🇭🇳 Próspera ZEDE (Honduras) (PROSPERA) — Crypto Regulation

> Próspera ZEDE in Honduras operates as a special economic zone with crypto-friendly regulations, recognizing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as legal tender within the zone.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Sub-jurisdiction of | [[country--honduras|Honduras]] |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--central-america|central america]] |
| Currency | [[entity--hnl|HNL]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 5% income tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 5% income tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--pr-spera-regulatory-commission|Próspera Regulatory Commission]] |
| Framework | Próspera Tax and Regulatory Code |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Legal

No specific DeFi regulation; generally permissive environment

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework; generally permitted

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.13/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 50% |
| Climate | temperate |
| Infrastructure | poor |

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sanctions | No |

## Enforcement

No significant enforcement actions reported; jurisdiction actively encourages crypto business

## CBDC Status: unknown

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [Próspera Regulatory Commission](https://prospera.hn)
- [Próspera Tax and Regulatory Code](https://prospera.hn)