Annual Report Filing in Hawaii

Filing fee: $15Deadline: By end of anniversary quarterFrequency: Annual
Full disclosure: You can file your Hawaii annual report yourself for just the $15 state fee. The Department of Commercedoesn't care who submits it. We file it for you at $99 + state fee because most people forget the deadline — not because the form is hard.

Hawaii Annual Report Cost Summary

Annual report state fee$15
TrueFormed filing service (optional)$99 per filing
Late fee if you miss the deadlineVaries (+ risk of dissolution)
Total cost to stay compliant$15/yr

Compare: ZenBusiness charges $199 for annual report service. LegalZoom charges $99-$149. TrueFormed is $99 + state fee, and if you're a Registered Agent customer we track the deadline automatically.

What is the Hawaii annual report?

The annual report is a filing required by the Hawaii Department of Commerceto confirm your LLC's current information — registered agent, principal address, and members or managers. It's not a financial report or tax return. Think of it as a simple check-in that says "yes, this business still exists and here's our current info."

Step 1: Know your deadline

In Hawaii, your annual report is due By end of anniversary quarter. Missing this deadline can result in late fees and, eventually, administrative dissolution of your LLC. The Department of Commerce will not send you a reminder in most cases.

Step 2: Gather your LLC information

Before you start, have the following ready:

  • Your LLC's legal name and any DBAs
  • Principal office address
  • Registered agent name and address in Hawaii
  • Names and addresses of all members or managers
  • Your filing entity number (from your original Articles of Organization)

Step 3: File online at the Department of Commerce portal

Visit the Hawaii Department of Commerce filing portal at hbe.ehawaii.gov. Search for your LLC, select the annual report option, confirm or update your information, and pay the $15 filing fee.

Step 4: Save your confirmation

After filing, download or print the confirmation. Set a calendar reminder for next year's deadline so you don't forget.

What happens if you miss the deadline?

If you fail to file your annual report in Hawaii, your LLC can face:

  • Late fees — most states add a penalty for late filings
  • Loss of good standing — you may not be able to get loans, contracts, or licenses
  • Administrative dissolution — the Department of Commerce can involuntarily dissolve your LLC, meaning you lose liability protection

Reinstatement after dissolution is possible in most cases but costs more than just filing on time.

Hawaii tax notes

General excise tax (GET) of 4-4.5% on all business income.

Need help with your Hawaii LLC formation too?

See our complete guide to forming an LLC in Hawaii

Never miss your Hawaii filing deadline

TrueFormed Registered Agent service ($99/year) tracks your annual report deadline automatically. File as a $99 + state-fee add-on when it comes due.