Hawaii Registered Agent

A "Domestic" corporation will be incorporated in Hawaii by filing the Articles of Incorporation, Form DC-1. The name of the company must contain one of the following words or abbreviations: "Corporation," "Incorporated," "Limited," "Corp.," Inc.," or "Ltd."

Hawaii offers several options for filing. Their forms can be filled out online and submitted for filing by mail, fax, or over-the-counter. Paper filings must be typewritten or printed and signed in black ink. They also offer an online filing option with instant submittals and receipts.
The fee for the Articles of Incorporation is $50. There is an expedited option for an additional $25. They charge an additional $1.00 State Archive Fee.

Every domestic and foreign corporation registered with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) has an annual report requirement. It is due every year by the last day of the anniversary quarter of your registration. For instance, if you registered between January 1 and March 31 (1st quarter), your annual report would be due on or before March 31 of each year. The DCCA will mail a postcard to alert you that your annual report is due. There is an online filing option and even an option to file with your mobile device. There is a $15 fee for the report.
Penalties will be imposed for late filing and if the annual report is not filed for a period of two years, the corporation may be involuntarily dissolved.

A "Foreign" corporation will be a corporation that was organized in another state and that wishes to register and conduct business in Hawaii. You will file the Application for Certificate of Authority for Foreign Corporation, Form FC-1.

A Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Good Standing from the state of incorporation must also be included. This must be dated within 60 days of the filing to Hawaii.

Hawaii offers several options for filing. Their forms can be filled out online and submitted for filing by mail, fax, or over-the-counter. Paper filings must be typewritten or printed and signed in black ink. They also offer an online filing option with instant submittals and receipts.
The fee for the Certificate of Authority is $50. There is an expedited option for an additional $25. They charge an additional $1.00 State Archive Fee.

Every domestic and foreign corporation registered with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) has an annual report requirement. It is due every year by the last day of the anniversary quarter of your registration. For instance, if you registered between January 1 and March 31 (1st quarter), your annual report would be due on or before March 31 of each year. The DCCA will mail a postcard to alert you that your annual report is due. There is an online filing option and even an option to file with your mobile device. There is a $15 fee for the report.
Penalties will be imposed for late filing and if the annual report is not filed for a period of two years, the corporation may be involuntarily dissolved.

A "Domestic" LLC will be a limited liability company organized in Hawaii by filing the Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company, Form LLC-1.
The name of the company must contain the words "Limited Liability Company," or the abbreviation "LLC," or "L.L.C."

Hawaii offers several options for filing. Their forms can be filled out online and submitted for filing by mail, fax, or over-the-counter. Paper filings must be typewritten or printed and signed in black ink. They also offer an online filing option with instant submittals and receipts.
The fee for the Articles of Organization is $50. There is an expedited option for an additional $25. They charge an additional $1.00 State Archive Fee.

Every domestic and foreign limited liability company registered with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) has an annual report requirement. It is due every year by the last day of the anniversary quarter of your registration. For instance, if you registered between January 1 and March 31 (1st quarter), your annual report would be due on or before March 31 of each year. The DCCA will mail a postcard to alert you that your annual report is due. There is an online filing option and even an option to file with your mobile device. There is a $15 fee for the report.
Penalties will be imposed for late filing and if the annual report is not filed for a period of two years, the LLC may be terminated.

A "Foreign" LLC will be a limited liability company that was organized in another state and that wishes to register and conduct business in Hawaii. You will file the Application for Certificate of Authority for Foreign Limited Liability Company, Form FLLC-1.

An original Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Good Standing from the state of organization must also be included. This must be dated within 60 days of the filing to Hawaii.

Hawaii offers several options for filing. Their forms can be filled out online and submitted for filing by mail, fax, or over-the-counter. Paper filings must be typewritten or printed and signed in black ink. They also offer an online filing option with instant submittals and receipts.
The fee for the Application for Certificate of Authority is $50. There is an expedited option for an additional $25. They charge an additional $1.00 State Archive Fee.

Every domestic and foreign limited liability company registered with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) has an annual report requirement. It is due every year by the last day of the anniversary quarter of your registration. For instance, if you registered between January 1 and March 31 (1st quarter), your annual report would be due on or before March 31 of each year. The DCCA will mail a postcard to alert you that your annual report is due. There is an online filing option and even an option to file with your mobile device. There is a $15 fee for the report.
Penalties will be imposed for late filing and if the annual report is not filed for a period of two years, the LLC may be terminated.