Filing
Annual Report
How often
Every year
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)
When the Hawaii Annual Report is due
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).
What the Annual Report asks for
It confirms or updates what the state holds about your LLC. Expect to give:
- The LLC's name and Hawaii file number
- The principal office and mailing address
- Your registered agent's name and address in Hawaii
- The members or managers, as your state's form asks
If something has changed since the last filing, such as a new member or manager, update your operating agreement first so the two match.
If you miss it
The LLC falls out of good standing on Hawaii's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled. Without good standing, banks and partners ask questions, some contracts cannot be signed, and a dissolved LLC has to file for reinstatement. The sources below set out exactly what Hawaii does.
State tax on Hawaii 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
How to file
File with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division (BREG), online. Have your file number and your current agent and address details ready.
Or have it done
$299 / year state fee included
We track the Annual Report deadline, prepare it and file it every year.
Worth knowing in Hawaii
- 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.
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Hawaii Annual Report due?
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).
Where do I file the Hawaii Annual Report?
With the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division (BREG), which accepts it online. You will need the LLC's name or file number to find it.
What happens if I miss the Hawaii Annual Report?
The LLC falls out of good standing on Hawaii's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled; reinstating it takes another filing. Check the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division (BREG)'s rules, linked below, for exactly what Hawaii does.
Does every Hawaii LLC have to file, even with no income?
Yes. The Annual Report is about keeping the LLC active on the state's records, not about income. An LLC with no activity still files.
Can StartGlobal file my Hawaii Annual Report?
Yes. We track the deadline and file it for $299 a year, with the state fee included.
Is there also a state tax on Hawaii 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
