Short answer: File Application for Certificate of Authority (Form FLLC-1) with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG) for $51, and name a Hawaii registered agent.
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.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Hawaii
File Application for Certificate of Authority (Form FLLC-1) with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG) ($51). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Hawaii registered agent.
Strictly mandates a registered agent with a physical street address within the state; PO boxes are prohibited.
How Hawaii compares
Hawaii's foreign LLC registration fee is $51. That's the 2nd lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Hawaii comes in $99 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $51 | 46 of 47 |
| Arizona | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| California | $70 | 43 of 47 |
| New Mexico | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Utah | $59 | 45 of 47 |
| Texas | $750 | 1 of 47 |
Hawaii fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $12.5 | annual, Calendar quarter in which the LLC was originally registered |
| Application for Certificate of Authority (Form FLLC-1) | $51 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Hawaii questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Hawaii?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Hawaii (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG).
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Hawaii?
$51 to file Application for Certificate of Authority (Form FLLC-1).
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Hawaii?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Hawaii. Strictly mandates a registered agent with a physical street address within the state; PO boxes are prohibited.
Does a foreign LLC file the Hawaii annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
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.