Start a Hawaii LLC
How to start an LLC in Hawaii →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Hawaii LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Hawaii operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Hawaii LLC
Hawaii Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Hawaii registered agent →
Every Hawaii LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Hawaii deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Hawaii LLC at a glance
Formed with
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division (BREG)
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
Hawaii LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due during the calendar quarter in which the LLC's registration anniversary falls, by the last day of that quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31).
Any business receiving income from activity in Hawaii must hold a General Excise Tax (GET) license from the Department of Taxation and file GET returns
Must contain "Limited Liability Company", "L.L.C." or "LLC" ("Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "Company" "Co."), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Hawaii register.
- Annual Reports can be filed any time during the due quarter, online through the BREG business portal.
- Letters in an LLC name must be letters of the English alphabet.
- Register for a GET license (Form BB-1) before starting business in Hawaii; operating without one carries a penalty.
Forming a Hawaii LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Hawaii LLC for non-residents →Sources
Nearby states
All states
Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Hawaii?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Hawaii, and file a Articles of Organization with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division (BREG). Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Hawaii LLC cost?
Hawaii charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Hawaii LLC file an annual report?
Hawaii LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due during the calendar quarter in which the LLC's registration anniversary falls, by the last day of that quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31).
Does Hawaii tax LLCs?
Any business receiving income from activity in Hawaii must hold a General Excise Tax (GET) license from the Department of Taxation and file GET returns
Is an operating agreement required in Hawaii?
No, but every Hawaii LLC should have one.
