How to Incorporate a Business in Hawaii (HI)

There are three ways to incorporate your business in HAWAII: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option), walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or to use a professional incorporation company, like Active Filings. Whatever method you chose, this section will provide you the basic information you need to know about HI filings.

HI Articles of Incorporation Requirements

Hawaii Corporate Name Endings

The name shall contain the word “corporation”, “incorporated”, or “limited”, or an abbreviation thereof. The name shall not be same as, or substantially identical to, name of other corporation, partnership, or foreign corporation or partnership existing or authorized to transact business within state.

Director Information

* Minimum Number – The minimum number is 3, unless the number of shareholders is less than 3, then the minimum number of directors must equal the number of shareholders.

* Residence Requirements. – At least one director shall be state resident.

* Age Requirements – None.* Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

* The officers are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

* No initial additional fees with additional stock or par value.

Yearly Requirements

* Annual Statements

* Domestic corporations must file annual report with Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs by March 31.

Income Tax Rate

* 4.4% of first $25,000 of taxable income, 5.4% of taxable income over $25,000 but not over $100,000, 6.4% on all taxable income over $100,000.

For more information on taxes, visit www.state.hi.us/tax/tax.html

Cost of Incorporating in Hawaii

• Hawaii Limited Liability Company
• Hawaii Corporation
• Hawaii Nonprofit Corporation

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ONLY $69.00 + State Fees!

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