The essentials · Hawaii
3 Best LLC Services in Hawaii (2026): Simply Ranked
The short version
- State fee
- $51, one time
- Afterward
- $12.50 each year
- Registered agent
- Required: yes
- Ranked first
- Mainstay Filing, Hawaii Registered Agent.co then HI Registered Agent.org
Hawaii, ranked
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. Mainstay Filing: best for not filing the annual report
$199 a year. $51 to the state
Mainstay Filing ranks first in Hawaii. For $199 a year it handles formation, the registered agent and the annual report.
Hawaii Registered Agent.co costs $200 less over three years. You would do more of the paperwork.
It files the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report. The state's $12.50 is passed on at cost.
Includes
- LLC formation, filed
- Registered agent all year
- Annual report prepared and filed
- EIN application filed
- State fees at cost
Good
- $199 a year covers filing, agent and report
- Stays at $199
- EIN application included
Against
- Renews $100 higher than Hawaii Registered Agent.co
2. Hawaii Registered Agent.co: best for staying local
Year one $199. Later years $99
Hawaii Registered Agent.co takes second place because $199 forms the LLC, and the agent renews at $99.
The Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report is not included. You file it.
Includes
- The LLC, filed
- Agent for year one
Good
- The first agent year is included
- Renewal $99
- $199 to form the LLC
Against
- Excludes the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report from the price
- EIN help is $99 more
3. HI Registered Agent.org: best for single-state companies
Year one $199. Later years $99
HI Registered Agent.org takes third place because $199 forms the LLC, and the agent renews at $99.
The Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report is not included. You file it.
It charges what Hawaii Registered Agent.co charges.
Includes
- The LLC, filed
- Agent for year one
Good
- $199 to form the LLC
- The first agent year is included
- Renewal $99
Against
- Excludes the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report from the price
- EIN help is $99 more
Prices
| # | Company | Year one | Renewal | Total | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | LLC formation, filed; registered agent all year; annual report prepared and filed | Go to Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Hawaii Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | The LLC, filed; agent for year one | Go to Hawaii Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | HI Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | The LLC, filed; agent for year one | Go to HI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
What does an LLC cost to form here?
The state charges $51. A service adds $199 in year one.
With the recurring report, state fees reach $76 in three years. from cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026, kept short
What do I file?
You submit one filing, the Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1), to the Hawaii Secretary of State.
Law: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-203. from cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026, kept short
Is a registered agent required?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Hawaii resident, or a business entity formed in Hawaii or authorized to do business there. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
from capitol.hawaii.gov, October 2026, kept short
What comes after formation?
Pay $12.50 each year for the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report. The state puts the date at last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized.
A late filing adds $10.
from files.hawaii.gov, October 2026, kept short
Is a service required?
A service is optional. State fees alone are $76 over three years.
A service adds $397 to $597 over three years. With Mainstay Filing the reports are included.
Why this order?
Mainstay Filing wins on work included. That check carries 27%.
Five checks: three-year cost (38%), work included (27%), readable pricing (13%), renewal steadiness (11%) and state coverage (11%).
The Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report falls due every year in Hawaii. Only the first pick files it.
Hawaii: forming an LLC
| Requirement | Detail | Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing fee | $51 | from cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Registered agent | Required: yes | from capitol.hawaii.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Recurring report | $12.50 every year | from files.hawaii.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Three-year state total | $76 | The rows above, added |
Also asked
Who files the EIN application?
Add-on prices for the EIN application: $99 from Hawaii Registered Agent.co, $99 from HI Registered Agent.org. Mainstay Filing includes it.
Is there a late fee?
The late fee is $10.
What do the picks cost over three years?
Mainstay Filing costs $597 and Hawaii Registered Agent.co costs $397 and HI Registered Agent.org costs $397, with state fees on top.
Where do the figures come from?
State fees come from Hawaii's official documents. Service prices come from each company's price page. Both are dated here.
Does the law require one?
Not required. The state takes filings from owners.
Which LLC service should I use in Hawaii?
Mainstay Filing ranks first. $199 a year pays for formation, the registered agent and the annual report, and renews at $199. After it, Hawaii Registered Agent.co and HI Registered Agent.org.
Sources
- Charter Simple keeps Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division on file from cca.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report on file from files.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee on file from cca.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee on file from cca.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Hawaii registered agent statute on file from capitol.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- The Mainstay Filing Hawaii service page, on November 13, 2026
- The Hawaii Registered Agent.co pricing page, on November 13, 2026
- The HI Registered Agent.org pricing page, on November 13, 2026