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Corporation Filing Fees in Hawaii

In Hawaii, filing articles of incorporation for a domestic profit corporation costs $50 and the annual report costs $15.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Hawaii at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$50
An optional expedited review costs $25 more.
Annual report fee
$15
Report frequency
Every year

Sources

Last checked

The rules in Hawaii

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Hawaii?

Articles of incorporation fee in Hawaii: $50. An optional expedited review costs $25 more.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Hawaii?

Annual report fee in Hawaii: $15.

How often does a corporation in Hawaii have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Hawaii: Every year.

Where do the Hawaii corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Domestic Profit Corporations fees (Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division). Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.