Starting an LLC in Hawaii
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii costs $50 to file the Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1) with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division (BREG). After that, Annual Report is due filed once a year during the calendar quarter that matches the quarter in which the LLC was originally registered; the standard fee is $15, reduced to $12.50 when filed online.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1) | $50 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Report | $15 | Filed once a year during the calendar quarter that matches the quarter in which the LLC was originally registered; the standard fee is $15, reduced to $12.50 when filed online. |
Registered agent
Hawaii requires one. The LLC may not act as its own registered agent, and the agent must have a full Hawaii street address where documents can be delivered.
What you owe after year one
Filed once a year during the calendar quarter that matches the quarter in which the LLC was originally registered; the standard fee is $15, reduced to $12.50 when filed online.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division (BREG)
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Hawaii?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-hawaii.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Hawaii?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1) is $50.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Hawaii?
The Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1), filed with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division (BREG).
Does Hawaii require an annual report for an LLC?
Filed once a year during the calendar quarter that matches the quarter in which the LLC was originally registered; the standard fee is $15, reduced to $12.50 when filed online.
Do I need a registered agent in Hawaii?
Yes. The LLC may not act as its own registered agent, and the agent must have a full Hawaii street address where documents can be delivered.