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Hawaii

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Start an LLC in Hawaii from anywhere in the world.

A Hawaii LLC formed for you within 48 hours, with a registered agent in Hawaii and your EIN from the IRS included.

State fee

$50

Processing

1–2 weeks

Each year

Annual report $15

  • Articles of Organization filed with the state of Hawaii
  • Registered agent with a Hawaii street address, 12 months
  • EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
  • Operating agreement and compliance calendar
  • Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account

Your price

Our work, EIN application included$40
Registered agent, first year$45
Hawaii state filing fee$50
Total, once$135

The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. The state asks: annual report $15.

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After you pay

What happens with your Hawaii LLC

Filed within 48 hours

We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with Hawaii, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–2 weeks.

EIN from the IRS

As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.

Bank and bookkeeping

With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.

Good to know

Forming a Hawaii LLC from abroad

Who can form a Hawaii LLC

Anyone. Hawaii does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in Hawaii, which is part of every order with us.

How the filing works

A Hawaii LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Articles of Organization. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–2 weeks after that. The state filing fee is $50, passed on at cost.

What it costs each year

Every year Hawaii asks for: Annual report $15. We put the date in your compliance calendar and remind you ahead of time. With us, only the registered agent renews, at $45 a year.

Taxes in Hawaii

Hawaii has a state income tax, but it applies to income connected to the state. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in Hawaii often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.

Hawaii FAQ

Questions about a Hawaii LLC

How much does a Hawaii LLC cost with startyour.llc?

$135 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $50 state filing fee.

How long does it take to form an LLC in Hawaii?

We file within 48 hours of payment. Hawaii typically takes 1–2 weeks to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.

Can a non-US resident own a Hawaii LLC?

Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in Hawaii, which we include.

Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my Hawaii LLC?

No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.

What does Hawaii require every year?

Annual report $15. You also keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.

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