Starting a Business in Hawaii
LLC filing: $50 | Corp filing: $50 | Business-friendly score: 5.2/10
Business Environment at a Glance
5.2/10
Business-Friendly Score
1.4% - 11%
Income Tax
4%
State Sales Tax
$14.00
Minimum Wage
Business Filing Fees in Hawaii
| Item | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Filing Fee | $50 | One-time, filed with Secretary of State |
| LLC Annual Fee | $15 | Due annually to maintain good standing |
| Corporation Filing Fee | $50 | One-time, Articles of Incorporation |
| Corporation Annual Fee | $15 | Annual report/franchise tax |
Tax Rates
| State Income Tax | 1.4% - 11% |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 4.4% - 6.4% |
| State Sales Tax | 4% |
| Max Local Sales Tax | 0.5% |
| Minimum Wage | $14.00/hr |
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Hawaii Special Requirements
- General Excise Tax (GET) license required - applies to all business activities
- Annual report filing required with DCCA ($15)
- Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act requires employers to provide health insurance
- Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) required for employees
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The state filing fee for an LLC in Hawaii is $50. Licenses, insurance, equipment and rent usually cost far more: see the full picture for your business type and city.
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