Form a Hawaii LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Hawaii LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Hawaii | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| State tax or yearly charge | See below | Yes, see below | Paid to the state |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Hawaii LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division (BREG), which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
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
You also need a registered agent in Hawaii every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Hawaii address and are there in business hours.
- 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.
What a "$0" Hawaii LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Hawaii filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Hawaii filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Hawaii filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Hawaii filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Hawaii?
Hawaii charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: 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 are the yearly costs of a Hawaii LLC?
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 You also need a registered agent in Hawaii every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Hawaii LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division (BREG), act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Hawaii?
No. The Hawaii filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
