Forming an LLC in Hawaii offers a lot of advantages compared to other business structures, and one of those advantages is that LLCs tend to have fewer reporting requirements. However, there is one report that every LLC owner in Hawaii must submit every year, and it’s appropriately called the Hawaii LLC annual report.
Completing this report accurately and submitting it on time is a key part of keeping your business in good standing with the state and avoiding penalties. To help you understand what’s required, we’ll go over all the important details on how to file an LLC annual report in Hawaii, including what this report is, the information you’ll need to provide, when it’s due, and more.
Let’s start by discussing what an annual report is and why Hawaii LLCs are required to submit it. Simply put, an annual report is intended to keep the state updated on your business information and operations. When you fill out the annual report form, you’ll be required to provide information such as the LLC’s address, its key personnel, and the details of its registered agent. The state of Hawaii then uses this information for cataloging purposes and to ensure that your business is compliant with all required regulations.
All LLCs in Hawaii must file an annual report once per year, but when the report is due depends on the date that your LLC was formed. We’ll go over how to determine the annual report due date for your company in a later section. But, for now, understand that it’s essential to file the report on time every year.
You’ll also be required to pay a filing fee when you submit the form: $15 if filing by mail and $12.50 if filing online.
When you know what you’re doing, filing an LLC annual report in Hawaii is relatively quick and simple. Hawaii gives business owners the option to file either online or by mail. Or, you can also work with a compliance service like Tailor Brands if you want an expert to file your company’s annual report for you.
Here’s a guide on how to file an annual report in Hawaii that covers all three of these options:
However you choose to file your annual report, the information that you’ll be required to submit remains the same. When filling out the annual report form, you’ll need to provide information such as:
Be sure to double-check all of this information when filling out the form to make sure there are no mistakes; if there are any errors in the report you submit, it could delay it from being processed and/or require you to resubmit.
Once you’ve gathered all the information you need to fill out the form, the next step is to choose a filing option. In Hawaii, you can file an annual report by mail, online, or hire a compliance service to file for you. Here’s what you need to know about each option:
Filing online is quick and convenient, and it’s the preferred option for most Hawaii LLC owners. To file online, visit the Hawaii Business Express website, then navigate to the Annual Reports page. From there, you can enter your business name in the search box, then select it in the search results to begin filing your report.
Online filings are processed quickly, often within a few business days, and you’ll receive confirmation once your report is accepted.
If you prefer a more traditional filing method, you can print off the annual report form, complete it by hand, and submit it by mail. To download and print the form, visit the Forms page on the Hawaii Business Registration website and search for the form titled “Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report (Form C5).
Once you’ve printed and filled out the form, mail it to this address:
Annual Filing
P.O. Box 40
Honolulu, HI 96810
Keep in mind that filings submitted by mail typically take longer to process, and the filing fee for mailed filings is a little higher as well.
If you’d like to eliminate the hassle of having to file an annual report each year (while at the same time ensuring that the report is submitted accurately and on time), working with a reputable compliance service is a great option to consider.
You’ll be required to include payment for the filing fee when submitting your LLC’s annual report, but how much you owe and the options you have for paying it depends on the filing option that you choose. When filing online, the filing fee is $12.50 and can be paid via credit or debit card. When filing by mail, the fee is $15, and you’ll need to include a check or money order in this amount that is made out to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. If you work with a compliance service to file your annual report, the filing fee will typically be included in the service charge.
It’s important for Hawaii LLCs to always file the annual report on time in order to avoid late fees and other penalties. However, when the report is due varies depending on when your LLC was formed.
In Hawaii, annual reports are due the following year (and all subsequent years) at the end of the quarter that the business was formed. So, for example, if you formed your business between January 1st to March 31st, then the report will be due every year by March 31st. For businesses formed in Q2, the report is due by June 30th, for ones formed in Q3, it’s due by September 30th, and for ones formed in Q4, it’s due by December 31st.
If you fail to file your annual report on time, you’ll be assessed a $10 late fee for every year that you are delinquent. LLCs that are delinquent for an extended period of time are also at risk of being dissolved.
Filing the annual report correctly and on time is an essential part of owning an LLC in Hawaii. By following the steps in this guide, you can submit an annual report for your LLC and keep the company in good standing with the state.
Or, if you’d like to learn more about Tailor Brands’ compliance services, which include annual report filing, feel free to contact us today!
An annual report is a mandatory filing that provides the state with up-to-date information about your LLC, such as its business address, members or managers, and registered agent. It is used by the state to ensure that businesses remain compliant with state regulations.
Yes, you can file your annual report by mail in Hawaii. To do so, download and print the form from the Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG) website, complete it, and mail it to the designated address along with the $15 filing fee.
The cost to file an annual report for a Hawaii LLC is $12.50 if you file online or $15 if you file by mail.
Yes, if any details about your company have changed (such as its address, members/managers, or registered agent details), be sure to provide the updated information when filling out the annual report form.
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