Hawaii lesson 6 of 6
File the Hawaii Annual Report
Hawaii's ongoing filing is the Annual Report, due every year to the Business Registration Division, priced at only $15, but its deadline is easy to misjudge because it is not a single date shared by every LLC in the state.
What is due and when
Every Hawaii LLC must file an Annual Report each year and pay a $15 fee, with a $25 expedited review fee available if you need faster processing. The deadline falls during the calendar quarter in which your LLC was originally registered. An LLC formed in May, for example, falls in the second quarter and its Annual Report is due each year by the end of that quarter.
The Business Registration Division mails or emails a reminder ahead of your anniversary quarter, but receiving that reminder is not a condition of the filing duty. File online through Hawaii Business Express for the fastest confirmation.
If you miss it
An LLC that fails to file its Annual Report is subject to administrative dissolution, at which point the LLC loses its good standing and the state's protection of its name. A dissolved LLC can generally apply for reinstatement by filing the outstanding Annual Reports and fees, but it is not in good standing until the Division processes the reinstatement.
Because the due date is tied to your specific formation quarter rather than a fixed statewide date like January 1 or April 1, mark your own anniversary quarter on your calendar rather than relying on a generic reminder.
Key takeaways
- The Annual Report costs $15 and is due during the calendar quarter of your LLC's formation anniversary each year.
- A $25 expedited review fee is available if you need faster confirmation.
- Missing the Annual Report risks administrative dissolution, though reinstatement is available.
Frequently asked questions
When exactly is my Hawaii LLC's Annual Report due?
By the end of the calendar quarter in which your LLC was originally registered, every year after formation. Check your exact registration date on your file-stamped Articles of Organization.
What happens if my Hawaii LLC is dissolved for not filing?
You can generally apply for reinstatement by filing the missing Annual Reports and fees, but the LLC is not in good standing until the Business Registration Division processes the reinstatement.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team