Short answer: $51 to file, about $71 in year one, and about $12.5 a year after that. Includes $51 for the Articles of Organization and a mandatory $20 one-time fee for the GET license.
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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$71
Includes $51 for the Articles of Organization and a mandatory $20 one-time fee for the GET license.
Each year after
$12.5
Minimal $12.50 for the online annual report, though GET taxes on business revenue will vastly exceed this base administrative cost.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $51 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $90 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $51 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $250 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Hawaii compares
Hawaii's LLC filing fee is $51. That's the 9th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Hawaii comes in $53 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $51 | 43 of 51 |
| Arizona | $85 | 38 of 51 |
| California | $70 | 40 of 51 |
| New Mexico | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Utah | $59 | 41 of 51 |
| Texas | $300 | 3 of 51 |
Hawaii fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) | $51 | Composed of a $50 base filing fee and a mandatory $1 State Archives preservation fee. Applies uniformly online, by mail, or by fax. |
| Annual Report | $12.5 | annual, Calendar quarter in which the LLC was originally registered |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $26 | Requires filing Form X-7, which costs $25 plus the $1 archives fee. |
| Amendment | $26 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $7.5 | |
| Application for Certificate of Authority (Form FLLC-1) | $51 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Termination (Form LLC-11) | $25 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $51 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Hawaii questions
What is the Hawaii LLC filing fee?
$51 for Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1). Composed of a $50 base filing fee and a mandatory $1 State Archives preservation fee. Applies uniformly online, by mail, or by fax.
How much does a Hawaii LLC cost per year?
About $12.5 a year in state fees. Minimal $12.50 for the online annual report, though GET taxes on business revenue will vastly exceed this base administrative cost.
Is it cheaper to file a Hawaii LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Hawaii?
Suspended in July 2026; standard processing is the only current option.
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.