INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: less formalism, more active case management Update note | July 2026 The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules entered into force on 1 June 2026 and apply to any arbitration commenced on or after that date, unless otherwise agreed. They do not alter the institutional architecture —the Court retains […]
New Labor Compliance Certification in Honduras On July 10, 2026, Agreement No. SETRASS-323-2026 was published in the Official Gazette La Gaceta, through which the Ministry of Labor and Social Security approved the Regulation for the Certification of Compliance with Labor Legislation. This regulation introduces a voluntary mechanism enabling employers to demonstrate, before the competent authority, […]
KEY LEGAL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL SYNDICATED LOANS, PROJECT FINANCE, AND MULTIJURISDICTIONAL TRANSACTIONS By Nora Amaya, Attorney – Corporate Finance – Project Finance Syndicated loans are one of the primary financing tools used by companies and developers to execute large-scale infrastructure, energy, transportation, telecommunications, tourism, and real estate development projects. Today, many of these transactions are […]
ON DISSOLUTIONS AND LIQUIDATIONS In Honduran commercial practice, the dissolution of companies has traditionally been conceived as a procedure of a predominantly formal nature. In light of the provisions of the Honduran Commercial Code and the operational guidelines of the Mercantile Registry, the process appears to be exhausted in a clear and predictable sequence: the […]
Franchising as a Business Expansion Strategy in Honduras and Central America A legal and commercial tool to scale businesses with control and profitability In increasingly competitive and regulated markets, franchising has established itself as one of the most efficient mechanisms for business expansion. It is not only a marketing model, but a sophisticated legal structure […]
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE BEFORE THE CONSUMER PROTECTION AUTHORITY IN HONDURAS AND ITS LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR SUPPLIER COMPANIES Abstract This article analyzes the administrative complaint procedure filed before the consumer protection authority in Honduras, as well as the legal implications faced by companies that supply goods and services when they are subject to claims by consumers. The […]
WHAT EVERY COMPANY SHOULD LEGALLY EVALUATE BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN A PUBLIC TENDER By Ronald Obed Chacón | LEXINCORP CENTRAL AMERICAN LAW FIRM S.A. Participating in a public tender is not merely a business decision; it is, above all, a legal one. Every year, technically competitive companies lose contracting opportunities or face disputes with the State—not […]
Formal Tax Compliance For Honduran Companies, The Foundation For a Secure And Sustainable Growth Is your company complying with its tax obligations? In today’s Honduran business environment, formal tax compliance has become a fundamental element for organizational stability, growth, and sustainability. Beyond representing a legal obligation to the tax administration, it constitutes a strategic tool […]
Interim Measures in Honduran Civil Proceedings: Securing Tomorrow’s Judgment Today By Juan Carlos Benítez Contreras A judicial proceeding, no matter how well-founded the claim may be, can take months or even years. During that time, a debtor may become insolvent, the disputed asset may be sold to a third party, or a company managed in […]
The Importance of Holding the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting in Business Corporations in Honduras At the beginning of each year, companies not only review their financial and operational goals; they must also comply with one of the most important obligations within their corporate governance structure: holding the Annual Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders or Partners. In […]
