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Roatán Island

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Próspera ZEDE

A charter city on the island of Roatán, Honduras — the world's most innovative special economic zone for entrepreneurs, builders, and visionaries.

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Governance & Regulation

How Próspera Works

Semi-autonomous governance with its own civil codes, digital-first services, and the lowest tax rates in the Western Hemisphere.

Common Law

Civil & commercial codes based on common law with regulatory flexibility.

Private Arbitration

Próspera Arbitration Center for efficient, impartial dispute resolution.

Elected Council

9-member council — 5 elected, 4 appointed — with transparent governance.

E-Governance

ePróspera digital platform modeled on Estonia's world-leading e-residency system.

Bitcoin Legal Tender

Bitcoin recognized alongside USD. Full crypto payment infrastructure.

3D Property Rights

Volumetric property system (voxels) enabling innovative ownership structures.

Direct Flights

Direct from Miami, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Atlanta on United & American.

No Expropriation

Charter explicitly prohibits government land expropriation.

Tax Advantage

How Próspera Compares

JurisdictionIncome TaxCorporate TaxCapital GainsSales Tax
PrósperaLowest5%1%0%2.5%
United States10–37%21%0–20%0–11%
Cayman Islands0%0%0%0%
Dubai (UAE)0%9%0%5%
Singapore0–22%17%0%9%
Portugal14.5–48%21%28%23%

History

The Próspera Story

2013

ZEDE Law Passed

Honduras amends constitution to allow Zones for Employment and Economic Development.

2017

Charter Application

Erick Brimen formally applies for a charter city in Honduras.

2020

ZHA Designs Unveiled

Zaha Hadid Architects unveils parametric modular residence designs for Próspera.

2021

Construction Begins

First buildings break ground, designed by German architect Patrik Schumacher.

2023

ePróspera Launches

Digital governance platform goes live, built by Estonian e-Residency program leads.

2024

$100M+ Invested

Milestone reached with Duna Tower operational and 200+ businesses registered.

2025

Coinbase Invests

Coinbase Ventures announces strategic investment to grow financial inclusion.

Backed By

World-Class Investors & Visionaries

Coinbase VenturesPronomos CapitalPeter ThielMarc AndreessenBalaji SrinivasanTim Draper