Category Archives: Honduras

The Honduran Revenue Administration Service launches the new Virtual Office

On May 20, 2024, the Diario Oficial La Gaceta of Honduras published the Agreements SAR-236-2024, 237-2024, 238-2024, 239-2024, and 240-2024, which contain modifications to the way certain tax declarations are submitted and their respective deadlines. The most notable aspect is the implementation of the new Virtual Office of the Revenue Administration Service (SAR). According to…

BLP renews its brand: the new face of corporate legal advice in Central America

May 23, Central America.  BLP excitedly announces the official launch of its new brand image. This precise and modern change reflects everything that BLP represents while reaffirming its commitment to excellence in corporate legal advice.  Since our founding in 2003, BLP has redefined legal services in the region by acting as true allies that constantly…

Central American Holidays 2024 guide is now available

At BLP, we understand the importance of efficient planning for Human Resources managers. That is why we present to you our valuable guide to work holidays designed specifically for each country in Central America. With our guide, you will gain access to detailed information on holidays in the region, giving you a clear view of…

BLP advises Grupo Unicomer on a syndicated loan for US$350 million

BLP, renowned for its prowess as legal counsel, has provided pivotal advice in a US$350 million loan transaction granted to Grupo Unicomer by a pool of syndicated banks, where several subsidiaries of Unicomer in LATAM and the Caribbean have acted as guarantors. Our legal guidance spanned the entire process, from negotiations to signing the credit…

Holiday in Central America: International Workers Day, May 1, 2023

On Monday, May 1, the countries of Central America celebrate International Workers Day (Labor Day), regulated in the region as follows: Guatemala: The holiday is a mandatory payment day. An employer must pay an employee who works on May 1 time and a half (1.5 times the ordinary salary) as compensation for the day. Honduras:…

Holy week holidays in Central America – 2023

During the week of April 2 to April 9, Central America celebrates Holy Week, which entails the enjoyment of holidays regulated by each country as follows: Guatemala: The holidays, which begin at noon on Wednesday, April 5, and continue until the end of Saturday, April 8, are mandatory payment days when an employer must pay…

Avianca is LatinFinance’s Deal of the Year recipient for whom BLP advised restructuring more than $1 billion in debt

LatinFinance announced the winners of its annual Deal of the Year awards, for which our client Avianca’s transaction was recognized with the Corporate Restructuring award, restructuring more than $1 billion in debt.   Through its offices in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Costa Rica, BLP advised Latin American airline Avianca during its restructuring process.    Colombian airline,…

Regional Holidays Calendar 2023

Our Labor & Employment team gathers the list of mandatory and non-mandatory paid holidays applicable to all Central American countries, ideal for Human Resources teams with operations in the region. Download

BLP advises on the sale of shares of Banco Popular, S.A. in Honduras

Banco Popular S.A. is the dominant commercial banker of microcredits in Honduras. IFC, BCIE and Bamboo Capital Partners sold their shareholdings of Banco Popular to Triple Jump via ASN Microkredietfonds, Incofin, BIO Invest, and FMO. BLP, through its Honduran legal team, advised sellers and buyers on the necessary regulatory approval for the sale of shares…