Form a Business in Hawaii
Filing fees, deadlines, registered agent rules, and tax structure for Hawaii, verified against the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division on Jun 11, 2026.
Hawaii at a glance
What makes Hawaii different
- Hawaii filing authority is DCCA (Dept of Commerce and Consumer Affairs), NOT Secretary of State One of few states with this structure.
- LLC formation $50 flat (one of lower US).
- AR fee: $13.50 for LLC + Corp , lowest US AR fee.
- AR DUE QUARTERLY based on formation quarter (Mar 31 / Jun 30 / Sep 30 / Dec 31). Unique to Hawaii.
- HIGH PERSONAL INCOME TAX progressive 12-bracket up to 11% top (one of highest US). NEW 13% bracket for income over $1M scheduled effective tax year 2027.
- Corp Income Tax progressive 3-tier 4.4% / 5.4% / 6.4% top.
- GENERAL EXCISE TAX (GET) 4% state + ~0.5% county surcharge = 4.5% combined in most jurisdictions. Applies to virtually all business activity including services. Broader than sales tax in most states. Tax pyramiding…
- Series LLC PERMITTED under HRS § 428-1011.
Hawaii tax structure
no state personal income tax, no corporate income tax.
For detailed tax planning, see the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division and the Hawaii Department of Revenue. File.Business is not a tax preparer, consult a CPA for personalized advice.
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