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The Hawaii Secretary of State governs Hawaii business filings. Whether it’s a Hawaii corporation, Hawaii LLC, Hawaii nonprofit, or any type of business entity; you create or register your company with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Business Registration Division.
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Business Registration Division
Contact info:
Voice: (808) 586-2744 (administration) | (808) 586-2727 (documents registration)
Residents on the neighbor islands may call the following numbers followed by 6-2727 and the # sign:
Kauai: 274-3141
Maui: 984-2400
Hawaii: 974-4000
Lanai & Molokai: 1-800-468-4644 (toll free)
Fax: (808) 586-2733
Consumer Dial Fax on Demand Service: (808) 587-1234
Mailing Address:
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Business Registration Division
P. O. Box 40 Honolulu, Hawaii 96810
Physical Address:
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Business Registration Division
King Kalakaua Building
335 Merchant Street, Rm. 201
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
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You can start your Hawaii business yourself, but if you would like help doing so, you can sign up for our business formation services.
Pros
- The greatest thing about doing business in Hawaii is probably the laid back attitudes of all Hawaians.
- There isn’t a super high expectation level of things being done quickly.
- Hawaii also allows all filings to be done online. Hawaii has a great web portal.
Cons
- Hawaii has high taxes.
- Hawaii has a gross receipts tax.
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