Hawaii annual report & compliance · Reviewed November 2026
Hawaii Annual Report Filing
Hawaii corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations file an annual report by the end of their registration quarter. The fee is $12.50 online or $15 by paper, and nonprofit corporations pay $2.50. The report is not due in the formation year.
At a glance
Who must file in Hawaii
Domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations registered in Hawaii.
The filing is separate from the entity’s income tax return, sales tax return, and payroll filings. Being current with the annual report does not by itself mean the entity is current on its taxes, and vice versa.
Hawaii annual report by entity type
| Entity | Due | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | End of registration quarter | $12.50 online; $15 paper | — |
| LLC | End of registration quarter | $12.50 online; $15 paper | — |
| Nonprofit corporation | End of registration quarter | $2.50 | — |
How to file the Hawaii annual report
- Confirm the entity and registered agent. Use the name and entity number on file with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division. Confirm the registered agent and principal office are current.
- Gather the required information. Most reports ask for the principal office, registered agent, and the names or addresses of officers, directors, managers, or members.
- Prepare and review the report. Use the state’s online filing system or the current paper form. Review the entity type and filing period before submitting.
- Pay the state fee. The fee is paid to the state, separate from any service fee charged by our office. Save the confirmation and filed copy.
- Calendar the next deadline. Add the next annual or biennial due date to the entity calendar, and coordinate it with the registered agent and tax calendars.
What happens if the Hawaii report is late?
A late Hawaii annual report can result in penalties and administrative dissolution.
If the entity has already lost good standing, reinstatement is usually a separate filing with its own fee. The longer the report remains unfiled, the more likely the state is to dissolve, revoke, or administratively terminate the entity.
Hawaii filing notes
Hawaii assigns entities to a registration quarter and uses the end of that quarter as the annual report deadline. The first report is generally not due in the formation year.
The annual report is separate from Hawaii general excise tax and income tax filings. The state’s online fee is lower than the paper fee.
Hawaii annual report questions
Official Hawaii resources
Fees, forms, and deadlines were reviewed in November 2026 and can change. This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Confirm the current requirement with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division or your professional adviser before filing.