How to File a Hawaii Annual Report
The Hawaii Annual Report is simply a way for the state to keep public information up to date. It does not require financial reporting. You can file it yourself. We’ll show you how.
Hawaii Annual Report Overview
The Hawaii Annual report is required of all corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. Filing your annual report keeps your company in good standing with the state. Hawaii makes it very easy to file your annual report online. We’ll show you how.
File Your Hawaii Annual Report Online
No state makes it easier to file an annual report than Hawaii. Follow these steps to learn how.
Step 1. Get Online
Go to the Hawaii Business Express Annual Report page
Step 2. Find Your Business
Enter your business name in the search bar, then select it from the list.
Step 3. Verify Your Company Information
This screen will give you the standing status of your company and will tell you when your annual report is due. Click the button labeled, begin annual report.
Step 4. Verify or Update Your Information
On this screen you can conveniently view and update all of your company’s public information.
Step 5. Pay Your Fee
Certify and electronically sign the report. Once you’ve done this you can pay the fee and be done!
Deadlines and Filing Fees
The deadline for filing your annual report in Hawaii is annually, by the end of the quarter following the company’s anniversary month. The cost of filing the report is $12.50 for corporations, LLCs, and LPs. Non profits pay $2.50
Consequences of Filing Late
The Hawaii annual report is not expensive, but forget to file it and you’ll pay a $100/month late fee! Additionally the state will dissolve your company if not filed in two years.
Hawaii Annual Report Frequently Asked Questions
Hawaii annual reports are due by the end of the quarter in which the company was registered or formed/
Yes, nonprofit organizations are required to file an annual report in Hawaii. Nonprofit corporations, charitable trusts, and other similar entities must submit an annual report to the Hawaii Attorney General’s office. The report typically includes information about the organization’s activities, financial statements, and any changes to its leadership or governing documents. Failure to file the annual report can result in penalties and potentially the loss of the organization’s nonprofit status.
Yes, it is possible to file the Hawaii annual report online. The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) provides an online filing system called the Business Express Portal. Through this portal, business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and partnerships, can conveniently file their annual reports electronically. It is recommended to visit the DCCA’s official website for detailed instructions and access to the online filing system.