How to Form an LLC in Hawaii
Hawaii is running slowly at the moment. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.
| Total cost, standard filing | $199 |
|---|---|
| Total cost, expedited filing | $299 |
| State filing fee | Included |
| State form filed | Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) |
| You receive | Articles of Organization |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in Hawaii costs $199 in total. That is one price covering both the Hawaii Secretary of State's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.
Hawaii normally runs about 3 to 5 business days. The current queue is a state IT transition rather than the usual state of things.
How long it takes
Hawaii is running slowly at the moment. The state moved to a new business registration system in July 2026 and its own published review time is currently around 6 to 8 weeks. We file the same day and deliver the moment the state issues your documents. Expedited buys priority preparation, filing and document handling on our side.
Where Hawaii filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in Hawaii, in plain English.
- Your documents arrive in two stages
- Hawaii gives you a copy of the filing as submitted straight away, and the approved, stamped documents once the state has worked through its queue. We deliver both, so the first one is not the finished article.
- Choose your period of duration deliberately
- Hawaii asks whether the company exists at will or expires on a fixed date. At will is what almost everyone wants and is what we file unless you tell us otherwise, but the state does make it a choice.
- Members are recorded on a member-managed filing
- If you file member-managed in Hawaii, the members are listed on the articles and become public record. Manager-managed keeps that list off the filing. Tell us which you want.
What we need from you
Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) for you, and handle the state's payment.
What you get
Your stamped Articles of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as Hawaii issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your Hawaii LLC — $199One price. The Hawaii state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in Hawaii?
- $199 total for standard filing, with the Hawaii state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $299. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
- How long does it take to form an LLC in Hawaii?
- Hawaii is running slowly at the moment. The state moved to a new business registration system in July 2026 and its own published review time is currently around 6 to 8 weeks. We file the same day and deliver the moment the state issues your documents.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Articles of Organization from the Hawaii Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
- Do I need a registered agent in Hawaii?
- Yes. Every Hawaii LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.