FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions For Hawaii
Hawaii Corporations

Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Taxes and Fees
License Requirements




Corporate Name Endings

  • The name shall contain the word "Corporation," "Incorporated,"
    "Limited," or an abbreviation thereof. The name shall not be the same
    as, or substantially identical to, the name of any other corporation,
    partnership, or foreign corporation or partnership existing or authorized
    to transact business within the state.

Corporation Requirements

Director Information

  • Minimum Number - Minimum Number - Not less than three, unless there
    are only one or two shareholders of record; then the number of
    directors may be less than three but not less than the number of
    shareholders.
  • Residence Requirements - At least one director shall be a state
    resident.
  • Age Requirements - None
  • Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

  • Officers are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

  • An increase in shares or par value does affect initial filing fees.

Taxes and Fees

Initial & Annual Statements

  • Annual reports for Hawaii are filed on line. Companies get a 50% fee
    discount by using the Internet. You are required to file an annual
    report/statement when the notice is sent to you on your anniversary
    date.

Taxes


S Corporation

  • S Corporation status is recognized by the State of Hawaii. Non-resident
    shareholders must execute a consent agreement to pay Hawaii income
    tax on their portion of the income in order for the S corporation to be
    recognized for Hawaii purposes. A separate state election from the
    federal election is not required.

License Requirements

  • Hawaii requires most businesses to obtain a license and pay a fee if
    operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your
    business is complying with the license requirements for your particular
    profession.
  • The Hawaii Department of Commerce requires that Annual Reports are
    filed annually in the same quarter that they were initially filed in. For
    example: if a Corporation or LLC was filed in January the Annual
    Report would be due by the 1st quarter of the following year. Reports
    are mailed by postcard with instructions. The forms may also be
    obtained online.
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