Hawaii LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Hawaii before you file, then see Hawaii's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Hawaii
Filing Fee
$50
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
$12.50
Due by the end of the calendar quarter your LLC was registered in, each year
Name Reservation
$10
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Hawaii?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Hawaii costs $50. After that, the annual report costs $12.50 a year and is due by the end of the calendar quarter your LLC was registered in, each year.

  • Articles of Organization

    Plus a $1 State Archives fee, so you pay $51. Source →

    $50

  • Annual Report

    Due by the end of the calendar quarter your LLC was registered in, each year. Paper filings cost $15. No report is due in the year you register. Source →

    $12.50

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $10

  • Trade nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $50

Checked against official Hawaii sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Hawaii

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Hawaii requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Contact the Hawaii Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Fax

808-586-2733

Address Information

Mailing Address

PO Box 40, Honolulu, Hawaii 96810

Physical Address

335 Merchant Street, Rm. 201, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Official Hawaii Resources

Hawaii LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Hawaii’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Hawaii law requires a new LLC name to not be the same as, or substantially identical to, the name of a business already on file (HRS § 428-105). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Hawaii law requires a new LLC name to not be the same as, or substantially identical to, the name of a business already on file (HRS § 428-105). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Hawaii name reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Hawaii costs $50. After that, the annual report costs $12.50 a year and is due by the end of the calendar quarter your LLC was registered in, each year.

Yes, Hawaii requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Hawaii requires an annual report ($12.50), due by the end of the calendar quarter your LLC was registered in, each year. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Registering a trade name with the Business Registration Division is optional. It costs $50 plus a $1 archives fee and lasts five years.

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