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LLC formation services compared in Hawaii (2026)
The Hawaii filing fee is $51. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $250 in year 1; the other four services range from $51 to $300.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Hawaii
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $51 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $90 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $150 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $250 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $300 |
Hawaii filing details
- State filing fee
- $51
$50 filing fee plus the $1 State Archives fee. - Formation document
- Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LLC-1)
- Filed with
- Hawaii Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report, every year: $12.50
- Registered agent
- Required. A Hawaii resident, or a business entity formed in Hawaii or authorized to do business there. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $51 state fee = $250 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Hawaii questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Hawaii with a service?
In year 1, from $51 (Bizee) to $300 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Hawaii’s $51 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $250.
What does Hawaii charge to file an LLC?
$51, paid to the Hawaii Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LLC-1). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Hawaii LLC?
Yes. A Hawaii resident, or a business entity formed in Hawaii or authorized to do business there. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: cca.hawaii.gov/breg/registration/dllc/, checked October 1, 2026
- Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: cca.hawaii.gov/breg/registration/dllc/fees/, checked October 1, 2026
- Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division release of July 1, 2026 ($12.50 online, $15 on paper; $10 late fee per year delinquent, which supersedes the $100-per-30-days maximum printed on the older Form C5): cca.hawaii.gov/breg/third-quarter-hawaii-annual-business-reports-due-2026/, checked October 1, 2026
- Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source read 2026-10-01: files.hawaii.gov/dcca/breg/registration/forms/c5.pdf, checked October 1, 2026
- Hawaii registered agent statute (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-107): www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol08_Ch0401-0429/HRS0425R/HRS_0425R-0004.htm, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).