Próspera operates as a ZEDE-style startup city on the island of Roatán, Honduras, with its own civil code, tax structure, and governance stack. It is one of the most concrete permanent jurisdictions in the popup and network-state scene, and hosts nested projects such as Infinita. Builders use it as a base for company formation, residency experiments, and long-stay coliving around emerging tech.
A special economic zone and startup city on Roatán with its own legal and tax framework. Próspera ZEDE is self-described as a governance platform where entrepreneurs are free to build. active businesses. (e)residents from 40+ countries.
of real estate across 1,000 acres. visitors to Roatán per year. The ZEDE framework has been declared unconstitutional by Honduras' Supreme Court in September. Established ZEDEs continue to function under political and investment uncertainty.
Location
It incorporates two districts, featuring a gym, infinity pool, sauna and cold plunge, Bitcoin ATM and co-working spaces.
Duration
Próspera offers permanent residency options with no fixed duration. Individuals can live and work indefinitely under its governance framework.
Próspera (e)Residency is required to access Próspera physically or online and comes in three types:
Visitor Pass for short stays.
Free but limited (no company or real estate ownership) e-Residency for 30 days/year of physical access.
$130/year. Full business rights.
Residency for full year physical access.
$390/year including mandatory insurance. Full business rights.
Pricing
There are three main housing options for rent: One can also buy real estate - starting at $120,000 for a studio in Duna Tower - and move to Próspera with the help of relocation partners Próspera Weekend events typically run about $250-$450 with housing, food, transportation, and activities included
- Starts at $24/night
- Starts at $100/night
- Starts at $149/night
- Alternatively, Airbnbs are available nearby
Amenities
- Co-working space
- Sauna and cold plunge
History
See prospera.co for a detailed legal and political timeline.