Hawaii Business Registration Fee Calculator
Forming an LLC in Hawaii costs $50 to file, then about $15 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $50 up front and about $15 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.
Your business
- Annual report$15.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$50.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
What determines business cost in Hawaii?
- Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
- Formation filing fee ($50 LLC / $50 corp)
- Annual/biennial report fees
- Franchise or privilege taxes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Hawaii?
The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $50. That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.
What does an LLC cost per year in Hawaii?
About $15 per year: a $15 annual report.
How much does it cost to incorporate in Hawaii?
Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $50, then about $15 per year in report fees.
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Official Hawaii resources
Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.