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Start a business in Hawaii, USA

Hawaii LLC Formation

Hawaii Corporation Formation

Hawaii is a state of the USA located in the Pacific Ocean. It is the only U.S. state located outside North America, the only island state, and the only state in the tropics. The state encompasses nearly the entire Hawaiian archipelago with 137 islands.

The state is named after the largest island - Hawaii Island. The state of Hawaii has a total area of 10,931 square miles (28,311 km2).

According to The Bureau of Economic Analysis, the GSP of Hawaii estimates for 2019 was $83.51 billion. Hawaii's per capita personal income in 2019 was $58.981. Tourism makes up over 20% of Hawaii’'s economy, with a constant flow of tourists every year. Other large sectors in Hawaii’s economy are education, health and social services, entertainment, retail trade, finance and insurance, etc.

Benefits of starting a business in Hawaii, USA

Benefits of starting a business in Hawaii, USA

  • Multicultural state
  • Business-friendly Tax Climate
  • Business programs to obtain loans, grants, and other investment resources
  • Commercial bridge between East and West
  • High quality of life

Hawaii LLC and Hawaii Corporation (C-Corp & S-Corp) Formation

  Limited Liability Company (LLC) Corporation (C- Corp and S-Corp)
Corporate Tax Rate

Hawaii collects a state corporate income tax at a maximum marginal tax rate of 6.4%, spread across three tax brackets.

Company Name

A corporate name must contain the words “limited liability company”, “L.L.C”, or “LLC”. The corporate name may not contain a word or phrase that indicates or implies that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than the purpose contained in its articles of incorporation. A corporate name must be distinguishable upon the record.

A corporate name must contain the words like “Corporation”, “Incorporated”, “Company”, or “Limited”; or abbreviations of these words like Corp., Inc., Co., or Ltd. A corporate name must be distinguishable upon the record.

Board of Directors

A corporation must have at least one shareholder and one director. The shareholder(s)/director(s) can be of any nationality.

A corporation must have at least three directors, unless there are less than three shareholders. In that case, the number of directors may be equal to or greater than the number of shareholders

Other requirement

Annual Report: The LLC must file an Annual Report in Hawaii. Due time is based on the approval quarter.

Registered Agent: The corporation must have a physical address in Hawaii to receive legal and tax documents for the business.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): An EIN Number stands for Employer Identification Number and it will be issued by the IRS to your Hawaii LLC. It helps the IRS identify your business for tax and filing purposes.

Annual Report: The LLC must file an Annual Report in Hawaii. Due time is based on the approval quarter.

Stock: The information about authorized shares and the number of shares or par value will be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.

Registered Agent: A registered agent must be an individual or entity authorized to transact business in this State and must be physically present in the State.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): Having an EIN for your Hawaii corporation allows you to open a separate bank account under the LLC’s name, apply for certain licenses and permits, and handle employee payroll (if applicable).

How to start a business in Hawaii, USA

How to start a business in Hawaii, USA - Preparation

1. Preparation

Select basic Resident/Founder nationality information and other additional services that you want (if any).

How to start a business in Hawaii, USA - Filling

2. Filling

Register or log in and fill in the company names and director/ shareholder(s) and fill in the billing address and special request (if any).

How to start a business in Hawaii, USA - Payment

3. Payment

Choose your payment method (We accept payment by Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, or Wire Transfer).

  • Credit/Debit card (Amex, Mastercard, Visa)
  • PayPal
  • Wire transfer
How to start a business in Hawaii, USA - Delivery

4. Delivery

You will receive soft copies of necessary documents including Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration, Memorandum and Articles of Association, etc. Then, your new company in Hawaii is ready to do business. You can bring the documents in the company kit to open a corporate bank account or we can help you with our long experience of Banking support services.

How much does it cost to start a business in Hawaii, USA

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Limited Liability Company (LLC) From US$ 599
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Set Up Company in Hawaii (USA) with the main characteristics

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

General Information
Type of Business Entity Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Corporate Income Tax Yes (6.4%)
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access No
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2 - 3 working days
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares N/A
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings No
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 599.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 300.00
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 499.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 300.00

Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)

General Information
Type of Business Entity Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)
Corporate Income Tax Yes (6.4%)
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access No
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2 - 3 working days
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares N/A
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings No
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 599.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 250.00
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 499.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 250.00

Scope of Services

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

1. Company Formation Service Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Agent Fee Yes
Name Check Yes
Preparation of Articles Yes
Same-day Electronic Filing Yes
Certificate of Formation Yes
Digital Copy of Documents Yes
Digital Corporate Seal Yes
Lifetime Customer Support Yes
One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of Hawaii Registered Agent Service Yes

2. Government Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. Yes
Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies Yes

To incorporate a Hawaii company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 300, including

  • Government Filing cost: US$ 100
  • Registered Agent Fee for 1 year: US$ 200

Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)

1. Company Formation Service Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Agent Fee Yes
Name Check Yes
Preparation of Articles Yes
Same-day Electronic Filing Yes
Certificate of Formation Yes
Digital Copy of Documents Yes
Digital Corporate Seal Yes
Lifetime Customer Support Yes
One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of Hawaii Registered Agent Service Yes

2. Government Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. Yes
Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies Yes

To incorporate a Hawaii company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 250, including

  • Government Filing cost: US$ 100
  • Registered Agent Fee for 1 year: US$ 150

Download forms - Set Up Company in Hawaii (USA)

1. Application Formation Form

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2. Business Plan Form

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Business Plan Form
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Business Plan Form for Company Incorporation

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3. Rate card

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Hawaii (C-Corp or S-Corp) Rate card
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Basic Features and Standard Price for Hawaii (C-Corp or S-Corp)

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Hawaii LLC Rate card
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Basic Features and Standard Price for Hawaii LLC

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4. Company Profile

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5. Sample Documents

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