2026 Hawaii fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Hawaii?
Every Hawaii LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Hawaii costs $50 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $15 a year, due End of anniversary quarter. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $214, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$50
Annual Report
$15/yr
Processing time
5-7 business days
Hawaii LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $50 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$25 | One time, 1-3 business days |
| Annual Report | $15 | Yearly, due End of anniversary quarter |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $214 | All in |
Graduated personal income tax up to 11% on HI-resident LLC members. General Excise Tax (GET) of 4%-4.5% on all business gross receipts.
What founders in Hawaii overpay for
- Hawaii's General Excise Tax (GET) is charged on ALL business gross receipts, including services — 4% state + 0.5% county = 4.5% on every dollar of revenue.
- Top personal income tax rate of 11% is second-highest in the US after California.
- Late filing penalties. $10 + administrative dissolution
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax on LLCs. 4.4%-6.4% corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your Hawaii LLC for $214
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
Registered agent included Filed within one business day