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Hawaii LLC formation
Start your Hawaii LLC, usually filed within 1 business hour
HourLLC prepares and files your Hawaii Articles of Organization with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division usually within one business hour of a complete order (Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM and Friday 9 AM to 12 PM Eastern; orders placed after hours are usually filed by 10 AM the next business day). You pay our $99 service fee plus Hawaii's $51 state filing fee, passed through at cost, so your total is $150. An EIN from the IRS and an operating agreement are included.
- State fee at cost, shown up front
- EIN included
- Documents by email
At a glance
Hawaii LLC: fees, speed and paperwork
Once we file, approval is up to the state. Hawaii is one of the slower states: typical approval for a standard online filing is 10 to 15 business days. Hawaii has paused expedited handling, so there is no rush option to add.
- State filing fee (paid to the state at cost)
- $51
- HourLLC service fee
- $99
- Your total
- $150
- We file
- usually within 1 business hour
- Typical state approval
- 10 to 15 business days
- Filing office
- Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Certified copy (state cost only)
- LLC $12 / corporation $11.50
- Certificate of Good Standing (state cost only)
- $5
State fees and processing times as researched in October 2026 and subject to change by Hawaii. We confirm your exact state fee before we file. Certified copies and Good Standing certificates are optional and charged at checkout at the state's cost with no service fee.
Official Hawaii fee source: official state fee page. Fees checked October 23, 2026; the price at checkout is what the state charges us, including any card or portal fee it adds.
How it works
Forming an LLC in Hawaii with HourLLC
- Pick a name. Your Hawaii LLC name must include an LLC designator such as "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company" and must not already be taken. We check availability before filing; give us a backup name on the form in case your first choice is taken.
- Fill out a 3 minute form. Members, a Hawaii registered agent, and your business address. Hawaii filings are public records, so a business address rather than a home address is a common choice.
- Review and pay. One total: $99 plus Hawaii's state fee at cost. No upsells.
- We usually file within 1 business hour. We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division. When Hawaii approves it, we email your filing receipt and stamped Articles of Organization as PDFs and keep them in Documents at My account. Then we get your EIN.
After your Hawaii LLC is approved
Hawaii LLCs file an annual report with the DCCA Business Registration Division each year, by the end of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was formed, with a $15 fee ($12.50 online). No report is due in the year the LLC is formed.
Your EIN is included: we apply to the IRS for it together with your state filing, so you can open a business bank account and file taxes under the LLC.
Almost every state requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who accepts official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Hawaii address, or use a commercial registered agent.
What every HourLLC order includes
- Name availability check before filing
- Articles of Organization usually filed with the state within 1 business hour
- EIN from the IRS (federal tax ID)
- Free operating agreement
- Filing receipt and stamped, approved Articles of Organization, emailed as PDFs
- Annual report reminders, free with every LLC
Choosing a Hawaii LLC formation service
Compare the all-in price, not the starting price. Ask each service: is the EIN included, is an operating agreement included, when exactly do you file, and what renews every year? With HourLLC the answer is one price ($99 plus Hawaii's fee at cost), EIN and operating agreement included, usually filed within 1 business hour, and no yearly fee for the LLC itself. See a side by side comparison.
Yearly cost after your Hawaii LLC is formed
Hawaii LLCs file an annual report with the DCCA Business Registration Division each year, by the end of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was formed, with a $15 fee ($12.50 online). No report is due in the year the LLC is formed. We send free reminders before it is due.
Rules and costs
Hawaii LLC requirements
On this page: Name rules · Registered agent · EIN · Cost breakdown
Hawaii LLC name rules
A Hawaii LLC name must include “limited liability company”, “L.L.C.”, “LLC”, “ltd. liability company”, “limited liability co.” or “ltd. liability co.”. It also has to be different from names already on file with the state. The name must use letters of the English alphabet.
Hawaii registered agent
The registered agent must have a business address in Hawaii. It can be a person who lives in Hawaii or a business authorized to do business in Hawaii.
On our order form you name your registered agent and their Hawaii street address. It can be you, if you have a street address in Hawaii, or a commercial registered agent service.
Getting an EIN for your Hawaii LLC
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your LLC's federal tax ID. It comes from the IRS, not from Hawaii, and the IRS does not charge for it. You need it to open a business bank account, hire employees and file business taxes. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
If your LLC will sell taxable goods or services or hire employees, you may also need to register for Hawaii state tax accounts. That is a separate step with the state.
Hawaii LLC cost breakdown
| State filing fee (one time) | $51 |
|---|---|
| Yearly report or tax (by the end of your formation quarter) | $15 ($12.50 online) |
| Registered agent | $0 if you serve yourself; a commercial service charges its own yearly fee |
Add our $99 service fee once, at formation. There is no yearly HourLLC fee for the LLC itself.
Checked on official Hawaii sources on November 5, 2026: name rules, registered agent. Rules and fees can change; we confirm them before we file.
FAQ
Hawaii LLC questions, answered
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Hawaii?
Hawaii charges a $51 state filing fee for a new LLC. HourLLC adds a flat $99 service fee, so your total is $150. That includes your EIN and an operating agreement. The state fee is passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
How long does it take to get an LLC in Hawaii?
We usually file within 1 business hour of a complete order during business hours. After that, approval is up to the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division. Typical approval for a standard online filing is 10 to 15 business days. Some filings take longer; the state sets the pace, not us.
Can I rush my Hawaii LLC?
Hawaii has paused expedited handling, so there is no rush option to add.
Does a Hawaii LLC have to file an annual report?
Hawaii LLCs file an annual report with the DCCA Business Registration Division each year, by the end of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was formed, with a $15 fee ($12.50 online). No report is due in the year the LLC is formed. We send free reminders with every LLC so you do not miss it.
What is the Hawaii formation document called?
In Hawaii the document that creates your LLC is the Articles of Organization, filed with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division. We prepare it from your order, file it, and email you the stamped, approved copy as a PDF.
Do I need a registered agent in Hawaii?
Yes, like almost every state, Hawaii requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who can accept official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Hawaii address, or use a commercial registered agent and give us that address when you order.
Is the EIN really included?
Yes. The IRS issues EINs for free, and we prepare and submit the application for you together with your state filing, at no extra charge. You will usually need the EIN to open a business bank account or hire employees.
What does a Hawaii LLC name need to include?
A Hawaii LLC name must include "limited liability company", "L.L.C.", "LLC", "ltd. liability company", "limited liability co." or "ltd. liability co.", and it has to be different from names already on file with the state.
Who can be a registered agent in Hawaii?
The registered agent must have a business address in Hawaii. It can be a person who lives in Hawaii or a business authorized to do business in Hawaii.
How do I get an EIN for my Hawaii LLC?
An EIN is a free federal tax ID from the IRS. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your Hawaii state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
Other states
Forming an LLC somewhere else?
We file in all 50 states and DC at the same $99 service fee. Each state sets its own filing fee and speed.
Nearby states
Sources checked October 2026: Hawaii filing requirements