Short answer: File Articles of Termination (Form LLC-11) with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG) for $25. No formal tax clearance certificate required; the filer merely self-certifies that debts are settled.
We've pulled these figures from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG)'s own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Hawaii
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. No formal tax clearance certificate required; the filer merely self-certifies that debts are settled.
- File Articles of Termination (Form LLC-11) with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG) and pay $25.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Hawaii compares
Hawaii's dissolution filing fee is $25. That's the 18th lowest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Hawaii comes in $7.5 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $25 | 26 of 48 |
| Arizona | $35 | 22 of 48 |
| California | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| New Mexico | $25 | 26 of 48 |
| Utah | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| Texas | Varies | Not confirmed |
Hawaii fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $12.5 | annual, Calendar quarter in which the LLC was originally registered |
| Articles of Termination (Form LLC-11) | $25 |
Dissolving an LLC: Hawaii questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Hawaii?
File Articles of Termination (Form LLC-11) with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG) ($25). No formal tax clearance certificate required; the filer merely self-certifies that debts are settled.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Hawaii?
No formal tax clearance certificate required; the filer merely self-certifies that debts are settled.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. $10 late penalty per delinquent year
How much does it cost to dissolve a Hawaii LLC?
$25 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.