Form a corporation in Hawaii
Hawaii charges $50 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division.
Hawaii details
- Corporation filing fee
- $50
- Expedited processingexpedited review
- $25
- Corporation annual report$12.50 online, $15 paper. $25 more for expedited
- $12.50
Filing office: Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division. Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. Source
Start my Hawaii corporation
$51 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.
Questions
How much does it cost to incorporate in Hawaii?
The state charges $50. With our Basic package, the total is $51.
LLC or corporation?
Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Hawaii LLC page to compare fees.
Who approves it?
The Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.