Honduran fiscal and tax policy developments

Overview

Honduras has enacted Decree 226-2026, which extends amnesties for tax, municipal, vehicular, and public service debts through December 31, 2026. This measure, approved by the National Congress, allows individuals and businesses to regularize outstanding obligations by waiving certain fines, interests, or surcharges, though the original principal debt remains due.

The amnesty applies to various entities, including the Tax Administration Service (SAR), 298 municipalities, the Property Institute (IP), the Honduran Social Security Institute (IHSS), and utility providers such as the National Electric Energy Company (ENEE). For the IHSS, the benefit specifically applies to employer debts regarding social security contributions. In the vehicular sector, the relief covers annual registration fees and municipal road taxes for the 2024 fiscal year and prior years.

In a separate legislative move, Deputy Yury Sabas has proposed a 10-year tax exemption on the importation of electric and hybrid vehicles. The proposal seeks to eliminate the Import Tariff (DAI), Selective Consumption Tax, and Sales Tax for both new and used models up to five years old. The initiative also suggests reducing annual vehicle registration fees for these vehicles to 50 percent of the rate applied to traditional combustion vehicles to reduce petroleum dependence and environmental pollution.

Entities

National Congress of Honduras · Argentina · Liberal Party · National Electric Energy Company · Honduran Social Security Institute

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Deputy Yury Sabas proposed a 10-year tax exemption for electric and hybrid vehicles in Honduras. hch.tv · diarioroatan.com · www.hondudiario.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The goal of the proposal is to reduce dependence on petroleum and decrease environmental pollution. hch.tv · diarioroatan.com · www.hondudiario.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The exemption would cover the Import Tariff (DAI), Selective Consumption Tax, and Sales Tax. diarioroatan.com · www.hondudiario.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The proposal applies to used vehicles that are no more than five years old. diarioroatan.com · www.hondudiario.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The proposal includes reducing annual vehicle registration fees for these vehicles to 50 percent of the standard rate. diarioroatan.com · www.hondudiario.com

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Honduras has enacted a decree extending tax, municipal, and utility amnesties until December 31, 2026, allowing citizens to settle debts without paying fines or interest.

Sources

areacucuta.com · contextohn.com · diariofirmat.com.ar · diariopampero.com · diarioroatan.com · elmundo.hn · elsol.com.ar · enredaccion.com.ar · hch.tv · hondudiario.com · hondurasalinstante.com · prensa-latina.cu · prensalibre.com

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