Hawaii LLC Formation
Form Your Hawaii LLC
Hawaii offers unique opportunities in tourism, hospitality, and Pacific Rim trade. The state's low filing fees and strategic location make it attractive for certain business types.
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LLC Formation
Everything you need to launch, in one package.
Registered Agent
IncludedEvery US LLC is legally required to have a registered agent: the official point of contact that receives legal documents, lawsuits, and state notices on your behalf. We act as your registered agent in your formation state and forward anything that arrives straight to you.
- Required to form and keep your LLC in good standing
- Receives legal documents and state notices for you
- We forward everything to you right away
State Filing
IncludedWe set up your company in the state you choose and track everything through to approval. Your state fees are included in the price, with no separate charges to figure out later.
- File in any of the 50 states
- State filing fees included, no surprise charges
- We track your filing through to approval
Business Tax Number
IncludedBefore you can open a bank account, get paid, or file taxes, you need a business tax number. We take care of the entire application for you, even if you don't have a U.S. social security number.
- We handle the entire application for you
- No U.S. SSN needed
- Gets you ready to bank, get paid, and stay compliant
U.S. Business Bank Account
IncludedOpen a U.S. business bank account from anywhere in the world, with no U.S. travel required. We connect you with trusted banking partners like Mercury and Lili and guide you through the application.
- Apply from anywhere, no U.S. trip needed
- Partners like Mercury and Lili
- Guided setup from start to finish
One payment, no surprise charges at checkout.
Hawaii Requirements
What you need to know about Hawaii LLCs
The key facts and the rules for forming and running an LLC in Hawaii.
Key Facts
- Formation
- $399 one-time state and gov fees included
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days Expedited: 3-5 business days
- State income tax
- Has tax
- Annual report
- Anniversary quarter
Hawaii LLC requirements
- Low-cost formation filing
- Annual report due in anniversary quarter
- Low-cost annual report required
- Online filing available
Source: Hawaii Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (HRS Chapter 428)
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FAQ
Hawaii LLC Formation Questions
Managed LLC is a fully-managed ongoing bundle covering registered agent, EIN assistance, operating agreement, business bank account setup, bookkeeping, state annual reports, and federal tax filing. Formation is separate: a one-time $399 with all state and government fees included. You can also choose ongoing services a la carte, with annual compliance from $99/year.
No. Non-US citizens and non-residents can form an LLC in any US state. You do not need a Social Security Number (SSN), US address, or US visa. We specialize in helping international entrepreneurs form US LLCs and have served founders from over 150 countries.
Standard processing typically takes 3-7 business days depending on the state. We begin processing your LLC immediately after you complete our questionnaire. You can track progress through your dashboard, and we notify you at each step.
A registered agent is a person or company that receives official legal and tax documents on behalf of your LLC. Every state requires LLCs to have a registered agent with a physical address in that state. Our registered agent service is $99/year, or included with Managed LLC ($149/month).
Yes. Bank account setup assistance is included in our package. We help you open an account with Mercury, Relay, or other providers that work with non-resident founders. The process is 100% remote, with no need to visit the US.
Ongoing services are available a la carte: registered agent ($99/year), annual report ($299/year, including state filings, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance), bookkeeping by transaction volume, and federal tax filing by revenue. Or get everything in one fully-managed bundle with Managed LLC ($149/month). We send reminders before all deadlines and handle all filings on your behalf.
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