Attractive location

• Property in Trujillo Beach Eco-Development is expected to grow 30% with subsequent increases
• Over 1000 Canadian investors
  
  Addition of a cruise line terminal in Trujillo resulting in:
• Developed infrastructure
• Increased tourist activity
• Increased land value
• 3000 jobs created
  
  A new Charter City Proposal in Trujillo would outline the following:
• Legislation allows for private investors the municipal rights and tax benefits in exchange for rapid development in its infrastructure
• Encourages development locally and throughout the country
• More funding placed into education/healthcare as the opportunity to move to this city will significantly increase
• Increased economic growth would ensure improved overall wellbeing
• Acts as a model city for future investment

 

Timing

• Honduras reported a 10-20% annual increase in tourism
• Offers exciting and promising opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers
• Honduras is anchored on the international stage as a great place to invest
• Potential to reach $1 billion in tourism income during the next four years
  

 

Tax incentives make residency and foreign direct investments very attractive

• No income tax for 20 years on profits from government approved tourism projects (includes purchased property) in Trujillo, Bay Islands, La Ceiba, Tela, and Copan
• No income taxes on income earned outside the country (bonds, mutual funds, stocks, pension or social security)
  
  

Affordable property

• Property prices at the Trujillo Beach Eco-Development are lower than their competitors in the region, La Ceiba and Roatan
• Cost of living is one-fourth lower when compared to North America
  
  

Skilled and competitive labour force

• A young workforce of 3 million (38% of the population) are between 18-25
• 10 Universities throughout the country that graduate educated professionals
• Over 150 bilingual institutions, certified by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities of the United States