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Hawaii LLC Formation Guide

Key fees, step-by-step instructions, and important deadlines — specific to Hawaii. Sourced from official state and court websites.

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Hawaii LLC Formation — Key Numbers

$50
Formation fee
$15
Annual report fee
None
Franchise tax
No
Publication req.
3 days
Standard processing
Hawaii note
Hawaii has a General Excise Tax (GET) of up to 4.5% on gross revenue — not income, gross revenue.

Step-by-Step: LLC Formation in Hawaii

  1. 1

    Choose a unique business name and check availability on the Hawaii Secretary of State website.

  2. 2

    File your Articles of Organization / Certificate of Organization with Hawaii (fee: $50).

  3. 3

    Appoint a registered agent (a person or service with a physical address in the state).

  4. 4

    Obtain an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS — free at irs.gov.

  5. 5

    Draft or adopt an LLC Operating Agreement — required by banks and most states.

  6. 6

    File your first annual report ($15/year) by the deadline.

  7. 7

    Open a separate business bank account — never mix personal and business funds.

Data sourced from official Hawaii government and court websites. Updated May 2026. Always verify current fees with your local courthouse before filing.

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