Business Formation in Hawaii
LLC & Corporation formation in Hawaii.
Hawaii formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Hawaii
Hawaii LLCs file Articles of Organization and an annual report.
Corporation Formation in Hawaii
Hawaii corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Business Registration Division
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $50
- Corporation state filing fee
- $50
- Annual / periodic report
- Hawaii requires an annual report.
- Annual report fee
- $12.50 online / $15 paper
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Hawaii address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual report and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain authority to transact business in Hawaii.
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Hawaii Formation
Ready to form your company in Hawaii?
Initial formation is $495 plus Hawaii state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.