Technical-legal support at every stage
Managing an environmental permit in Honduras goes far beyond filing paperwork. It requires solid institutional relationships, deep knowledge of the national regulatory framework, and the ability to respond technically to authority observations within tight timeframes. On complex projects we manage environmental, maritime, forestry, heritage and municipal permits in parallel.
Service scope
- Initial diagnosis of applicable regulatory requirements
- Strategic definition of the project's regulatory pathway
- Preparation of technical, legal and environmental files
- Coordination and follow-up with the competent authorities
- Environmental, maritime, port and operational permits
- Continuous verification of compliance with conditions and commitments
Why choose ACQUA
We combine technical, environmental, legal and regulatory expertise in a single team. Our 18 years of experience and 100+ delivered projects back an orderly, traceable and judgment-led process. We reduce regulatory uncertainty, avoid unnecessary delays and build trust with key institutional players.
Sectors we support
We serve infrastructure, energy, construction, telecommunications, maritime or coastal projects, foreign direct investment, and companies that require compliance audits. We have collaborated with AECOM, WSP, BG Group (now Shell), Carnival Cruises, Alcatel Submarine Networks and ITM Group.
Preguntas frecuentes sobre Environmental Licensing and Permits
Regulatory clarity with technical-legal judgment. We answer the most common questions from project directors and compliance officers.
How does a permitting process with ACQUA begin?
We start with a no-commitment initial consultation to understand the project's scope. From there we run a technical-legal diagnosis and propose a regulatory pathway with timelines, identified risks and clear deliverables.
Do you handle maritime and port permits?
Yes. Our maritime department is a leading reference for the Honduran fleet: vessel certification, registration, navigation authorizations and fishing permits. We have supported cruise terminals in Roatán and cargo and fuel terminals in Roatán and Puerto Cortés.
Can you process permits in parallel?
Yes. On large projects we coordinate environmental, forestry, cultural heritage (IHAH), maritime (DGMM) and municipal permits simultaneously. Parallel management saves months of schedule versus sequential processes.
Have you contributed to national regulations?
Yes. ACQUA has contributed directly to the Bay Islands Protected Area Management Plan, to hydrocarbon regulations and to fisheries norms.