The Articles of Organization fee for a Hawaii LLC is $50, plus $25 if you ask for expedited review. The annual report fee is $15.
Official sourceWhat does Hawaii charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division. |
|---|---|
| Formation charges | $50 for the Articles of Organization. Expedited review adds $25. A name reservation is $10. |
| Recurring filing | $15 annual report, plus $25 for expedited review. |
| First and later due dates | The due date depends on the registration month. It is the end of that calendar quarter: March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31. There is no report in the year of registration. |
| Registered agent and office | A Hawaii LLC must maintain a registered agent with a business address in Hawaii. The agent can be an individual who lives in Hawaii or an entity authorized to transact business in Hawaii. |
| Taxes and other costs | The state filing fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. |
When is the Hawaii LLC annual report due?
The due date depends on the month of registration. A registration from January 1 to March 31 is due March 31, April 1 to June 30 is due June 30, July 1 to September 30 is due September 30 and October 1 to December 31 is due December 31. An entity registered in the year the report would be due does not file that year. The fee is $15.
Who can be the Hawaii registered agent?
The agent must have a business address in Hawaii. It can be an individual who resides in Hawaii, a domestic entity authorized to transact business in Hawaii or a foreign entity authorized to transact business in Hawaii. A statement of change of registered agent costs $25.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check Hawaii tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the Hawaii filing fees?
The state filing fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. Expedited review is an optional extra $25 per filing.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- DCCA LLC fee schedule - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Business registration FAQs - reviewed October 1, 2026
- HRS 428-107, registered agent - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Hawaii?
$50 for the Articles of Organization. Expedited review adds $25.
How much is the Hawaii LLC annual report?
$15, plus $25 if you request expedited review.
When is the Hawaii annual report due?
At the end of the quarter in which the LLC registered: March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31.
Who can be a registered agent in Hawaii?
A Hawaii resident individual or an entity authorized to transact business in Hawaii, with a business address in Hawaii.
Does a new Hawaii LLC file an annual report in its first year?
No. An entity registered in the same year the report would be due does not file for that year.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.