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Hawaii LLC Fees (2026): the State Schedule and the 3 Best LLC Services

Almanac pick for forming an LLC in Hawaii, 2026: HI Registered Agent.org ($199), Hawaii Registered Agent.co ($199) and Mainstay Filing ($199), ranked first to last. The schedule reads $51 for the filing, then $12.50 every year for the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report; Hawaii lands 6th of 50 on that basis.

Entry by the Statewise Business almanac desk ·

The Hawaii schedule

6thin the 50-state table, three yearsCounted up from the least expensive. Compare all states
Filing fee charged by the state
$51October 2026, cca.hawaii.gov
Recurring report
$12.50 / yrFalls due: last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized. October 2026, files.hawaii.gov
Penalty for a late report
$10October 2026, files.hawaii.gov
State fees over three years
$76Filing fee plus the next two years of reports

Hawaii shortlist

Why this order: service fees across three years first, then coverage, renewal, Hawaii fit and fee clarity (methodology).

1. HI Registered Agent.org: best for founders who stay in Hawaii

Top entry$199 and fees, then $99 yearly

Entry one is HI Registered Agent.org: the Hawaii filing at $199 and a free first agent year, then $99 yearly for the agent.

Lower three-year service fees than Mainstay Filing put it first; cost is 32% of the method.

You would send the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report in on your own every year.

In the price

  • The Hawaii formation, prepared and filed
  • First year of agent service

Strengths

  • $199 over the state fee
  • $99 yearly from year two
  • The first agent year is included

Weak points

  • No Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report service offered
  • EIN help costs $99
Visit HI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

2. Hawaii Registered Agent.co: best for Hawaii-only LLCs

Hawaii specialist$199 and fees, then $99 yearly

Hawaii Registered Agent.co holds second place: the Hawaii filing at $199 and a free first agent year, then $99 yearly for the agent.

You would send the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report in on your own every year.

On price it ties with HI Registered Agent.org.

In the price

  • The Hawaii formation, prepared and filed
  • First year of agent service

Strengths

  • $199 over the state fee
  • $99 yearly from year two
  • The first agent year is included

Weak points

  • No Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report service offered
  • EIN help costs $99
Visit Hawaii Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

3. Mainstay Filing: best for the annual report filed on your behalf

Bundled filingsYear one $199, renewal $199, state fee extra

Entry 3 is Mainstay Filing: one $199 charge runs the filing, the registered agent and the annual report for the year.

HI Registered Agent.org beats it by $200 on three-year service fees.

Mainstay files the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report for you; Hawaii's $12.50 charge is billed at cost.

In the price

  • The formation filing, done for you
  • Registered agent service for the year
  • The annual report, prepared and submitted
  • EIN application included
  • Official fee, no markup

Strengths

  • A $199 yearly bundle
  • Takes care of your EIN application
  • $199 on renewal, no increase

Weak points

  • HI Registered Agent.org renews for $100 less
Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.

Prices in a row

#EntryYear-one priceYears two onService fees over three years
1HI Registered Agent.org$199$99/yr$397Visit HI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2Hawaii Registered Agent.co$199$99/yr$397Visit Hawaii Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3Mainstay Filing$199$199/yr$597Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Every price here was read on November 12, 2026. The $51 state fee is extra in every row.

The LLC cost calculator

Choose years and a service. The state side uses the official schedule: $51 at formation, then the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report from year two.
3 years with HI Registered Agent.org comes to $473: $76 in state fees and $397 in service fees.

Hawaii among its neighbors in the rank

PositionStateThree-year state fees
1stNew Mexico$50
5thMontana$75
6thHawaii$76
7thIowa$80
8thUtah$95
The whole table is on LLC costs by state; the lowest fees rank first.

Hawaii's charge to form an LLC

The fee at the Hawaii Secretary of State is $51 for the Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1), set by Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-203. Every service listed here adds that fee on top at cost.

The Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report in 2026

The LLC files the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report once a year, paying $12.50; the due date is last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized. The late fee is $10.

Why HI Registered Agent.org is listed first

Of the five criteria, added cost over three years (32%) is where HI Registered Agent.org pulled ahead of Hawaii Registered Agent.co in Hawaii.

At $397 for three years, $200 below Mainstay Filing, HI Registered Agent.org leads on cost.

Quick answers

What will it cost to form an LLC in Hawaii?

Hawaii charges $51 to file. Service fees here run $199.

What does the Hawaii Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report cost?

The state charges $12.50 every year and expects the filing last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized. Sending it late costs $10 more.

How does Hawaii compare on LLC state fees?

Position 6th of 50 on three-year state fees, at $76, counting up from the least expensive state.

Is a registered agent mandatory in Hawaii?

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

Which LLC services does this entry list?

HI Registered Agent.org ($199), Hawaii Registered Agent.co ($199) and Mainstay Filing ($199), in almanac order.

Which LLC service should I hire?

We would file with HI Registered Agent.org: a $199 formation fee and a $99 agent renewal. Next come Hawaii Registered Agent.co and Mainstay Filing.

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Citations for this entry

  1. Read October 2026: Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division release of July (cca.hawaii.gov)
  2. Read October 2026: Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source (files.hawaii.gov)
  3. Read October 2026: Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, official source (cca.hawaii.gov)
  4. Read October 2026: Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, official source (cca.hawaii.gov)
  5. Read October 2026: Hawaii registered agent statute (capitol.hawaii.gov)
  6. Read August 2026: NMSA 1978, § 53-19-7 and § 53-19-8 (nmonesource.com)
  7. Read August 2026: Mont (mca.legmt.gov)
  8. Read October 2026: Montana formation fee: Filing fee, official source (sosmt.gov)
  9. Read October 2026: Montana formation fee: Filing fee, official source (sosmt.gov)
  10. Read October 2026: Montana yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source (sosmt.gov)
  11. Read October 2026: Montana yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source (sosmt.gov)
  12. Read August 2026: Iowa Code § 489.201 (legis.iowa.gov)
  13. Read October 2026: Iowa formation fee: Filing fee, official source (legis.iowa.gov)
  14. Read August 2026: Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division (help.sos.iowa.gov)
  15. Read August 2026: Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division (help.sos.iowa.gov)
  16. Read August 2026: Utah Code § 48-3a-201 (le.utah.gov)
  17. Read October 2026: Utah formation fee: Filing fee, official source (commerce.utah.gov)
  18. Read August 2026: Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (corporations.utah.gov)
  19. Read August 2026: Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (corporations.utah.gov)
  20. HI Registered Agent.org (pricing page) as recorded November 12, 2026
  21. Hawaii Registered Agent.co (pricing page) as recorded November 12, 2026
  22. Mainstay Filing (Hawaii service page) as recorded November 12, 2026