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How much does an LLC cost in Hawaii? (2026)
Forming an LLC in Hawaii costs $50 in state filing fees. Year one comes to $50 and 5 years to $110, below the median state ($335). After formation, the main yearly cost is the annual report at $15.
Hawaii LLC, 5 years
State fees, acting as your own registered agent
Year 1
Years 2 to 5
Assumes the recurring report is first due in year 2 and the minimum state tax every year from year 1. Income-based taxes and county or newspaper costs are not included.
Fees and official sources
| Fee | Amount | How often | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation filing | $50 | once | official page |
| Recurring report | $15 | every year | official page |
| Minimum state tax | $0 | none found on official pages | being checked |
Adding a registered agent
You can be your own registered agent if you have a street address in Hawaii and are there in business hours. With the lowest standalone price on our list, Harbor Compliance (registered agent) at $99 a year, the 5-year cost becomes $605. Compare registered agent prices.
Hawaii deadlines and late penalties
- The annual report is due in the calendar quarter of the LLC's registration date and must be filed by the last day of that quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31) to avoid a late penalty.
- A late annual report carries a $10 late fee for each year it is delinquent.
What to know before you file in Hawaii
- Filed online, an LLC annual report costs $12.50 according to the state's 2026 filing notice; our totals use the $15 amount on the fee schedule.
Hawaii compared with nearest states
Hawaii is the cheapest of this group: California costs $4,020 more. The state where you form is usually the state where the LLC does business; forming elsewhere can mean registering in both.
| State | To file | Year 1 | Average per year after | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $50 | $50 | $15 | $110 |
| Washington | $180 | $180 | $70 | $460 |
| Oregon | $100 | $100 | $100 | $500 |
| California | $70 | $890 | $810 | $4,130 |
Questions
- How much does it cost to start an LLC in Hawaii?
- The state filing fee is $50. Counting the recurring report and minimum state tax, year one costs $50 in state fees if you act as your own registered agent.
- How much does an LLC cost per year in Hawaii?
- After the first year, state fees average $15 a year: the annual report is $15 every year.
- Is Hawaii a cheap state for an LLC?
- Over 5 years Hawaii costs $110 in state fees, which ranks 7 of 49 jurisdictions we have confirmed, cheapest first. The median is $335.
Sources, read verified 2026-11-15: cca.hawaii.gov/breg/registration/dllc/fees/ · cca.hawaii.gov/breg/third-quarter-hawaii-annual-business-reports-due-2