Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
Anniversary quarter
Fee
$15
Filing Method
Online and mail
Late Penalty
$25 late fee plus potential administrative dissolution
Sos Filing Url
https://cca.hawaii.gov
How to File
1
Determine Your Filing Quarter
Your annual report is due during the anniversary quarter of your LLC formation. For example, if you formed your LLC in March, your report is due anytime during the first quarter (January-March) of each year.
2
Access the Hawaii Business Registration Portal
Visit the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs website at cca.hawaii.gov and navigate to the Business Registration Division section to access the online filing system.
3
Complete the Annual Report Form
Provide updated information including your LLC's registered agent address, principal office address, member information, and any changes to your business activities or structure.
4
Pay the $15 Filing Fee
Submit payment online using a credit card or ACH transfer, or mail a check if filing by paper. The annual report fee is $15 regardless of filing method.
5
Keep Confirmation Records
Save your filing confirmation and receipt for your business records. The state will update your LLC's status to 'Active' once the report is processed and accepted.
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If you file your Hawaii LLC annual report late, the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) will assess a $25 late penalty on top of the standard $15 annual report fee, totaling $40. Your LLC remains in good standing during the grace period, but continued non-compliance triggers administrative dissolution. Once the DCCA dissolves your LLC administratively, you lose liability protection—meaning you're personally responsible for business debts and lawsuits—and Hawaii will assess back taxes and penalties. Your business name also becomes available for others to register. The annual report deadline is March 31st each year. To avoid these consequences, file Form DCCA 5420 (Annual Report for Domestic Business Corporation) immediately if you've missed the deadline, and consider setting calendar reminders for future years. Contact the DCCA's Business Registration Division at (808) 586-2744 to confirm your current compliance status and submit your overdue report without delay.
You can file your Hawaii LLC annual report online through the Hawaii Business Registration Portal at cca.hawaii.gov or by mail using Form LLCAR-1 with a $25 filing fee payable to the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Online filing through the portal is the fastest method, providing immediate confirmation and taking approximately 5–10 minutes to complete. You'll need your LLC's name, Hawaii registration number, and current member information. If filing by mail, send Form LLCAR-1 to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division, 335 Merchant Street, Room 110, Honolulu, HI 96813, allowing 2–3 weeks for processing.
Filing your annual report by the June 30 deadline maintains your LLC's good standing and prevents administrative dissolution. Failing to file results in a $5 late fee and potential loss of legal liability protection. Visit cca.hawaii.gov/breg to access the online portal or download Form LLCAR-1 immediately to ensure timely submission.
The Hawaii LLC annual report filing fee is $15, due annually to the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). If you file late, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs imposes an additional $25 penalty, bringing your total cost to $40 for delinquent submissions.
This modest fee structure makes Hawaii one of the most affordable states for LLC compliance. However, missing the deadline carries real consequences beyond the penalty—your LLC's good standing status lapses, potentially affecting your ability to conduct business, obtain licenses, or defend the liability protection your LLC provides.
The annual report is due on the last day of the month in which your LLC was originally formed. You can file online through the Hawaii DCCA's Business Registration Division portal, which processes submissions immediately upon payment.
To stay compliant, mark your formation anniversary on your calendar now and submit your annual report with the $15 fee before the deadline to avoid the $25 penalty.
Your Hawaii LLC annual report is due during the anniversary quarter of your LLC formation—the three-month period containing your original filing date. Hawaii's Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) gives you the entire quarter to submit your report without penalty.
For example, if your LLC formed on March 15, you must file during Q1 (January–March). Missing this deadline triggers a $25 late fee per month, plus potential administrative dissolution if unpaid after 60 days.
File Form DCCA 5010 online through Hawaii's Business Registration System or mail it to DCCA with the $50 annual report fee. Renewal during your correct anniversary quarter ensures your LLC maintains good standing and preserves your liability protection.
Verify your formation date in your original Articles of Organization, then mark your anniversary quarter deadline in your business calendar immediately.
No, all Hawaii LLCs are required to file annual reports regardless of business activity level, income, or operational status. Even dormant or inactive LLCs must file to maintain good standing with the state.
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Business Registration Division requires every LLC to submit Form LLC-12 (Annual Report) by June 30 each year, without exception. This mandatory filing applies whether your LLC generated revenue, conducted operations, or remained completely inactive during the reporting period.
Failure to file results in administrative dissolution of your LLC's charter by the DCCA. Once dissolved, you lose liability protection and your business name becomes available for others to register. Reinstating a dissolved LLC requires additional filings and fees beyond the standard annual report cost ($25 for online filing).
Even if you're planning to close your LLC, filing the annual report until the dissolution is officially processed protects your legal status. Submit Form LLC-12 online through the DCCA's website before the June 30 deadline to maintain your LLC's active standing.
