Hawaii Annual Report Rules for LLCs and Corporations in 2026
Hawaii Annual Report Rules for LLCs and Corporations in 2026
Hawaii annual-report compliance is easier than it first looks, but only if the owner understands one core rule:
- the due date is tied to the quarter of the entity’s registration date.
That means Hawaii does not use one single annual-report deadline for all LLCs and corporations. Instead, the filing is due in the quarter that matches when the business was originally organized or registered in Hawaii.
Do Hawaii LLCs and corporations follow the same annual-report timing rule?
Broadly, yes.
Hawaii’s LLC and corporation annual-report instructions both say the filing due date depends on which quarter the entity’s Hawaii organization or registration date falls in.
The four filing quarters are:
- January 1 through March 31
- April 1 through June 30
- July 1 through September 30
- October 1 through December 31
So if a Hawaii LLC or corporation was organized during the first quarter, its annual report is due by March 31 each year. If it was organized during the third quarter, its annual report is due by September 30 each year.
Hawaii annual-report due dates for 2026
The state’s quarter system produces these 2026 deadlines:
- entities registered from January 1 to March 31: due March 31, 2026
- entities registered from April 1 to June 30: due June 30, 2026
- entities registered from July 1 to September 30: due September 30, 2026
- entities registered from October 1 to December 31: due December 31, 2026
Hawaii’s DCCA also notes that businesses can file at any time during the quarter in which the report is due.
What are the Hawaii filing fees?
Hawaii’s current sources distinguish between online and paper filing amounts.
For online annual reports, Hawaii says:
- LLCs, profit corporations, and LLPs: $12.50
For paper annual reports, the state’s LLC fee page lists:
- annual report: $15
That means most Hawaii LLCs and profit corporations will usually find online filing simpler and slightly less expensive.
What happens if a Hawaii annual report is missed?
Hawaii’s annual-report forms for both LLCs and corporations warn that failure to file within the prescribed time can trigger:
- a maximum penalty of $100 for every thirty days the delinquency continues; and
- administrative termination or dissolution after a prolonged failure period.
The LLC form states the company may be administratively terminated for failure to file an annual report for a period of two years. The corporate form similarly warns of administrative dissolution after two years of failure to file.
That is why Hawaii owners should treat the quarter-based system as a real compliance calendar, not a loose reminder.
Why the registered-agent record matters in Hawaii
Hawaii’s annual-report forms require the registered agent’s name and the complete Hawaii street address for the registered office.
The forms also explain that the agent generally must be:
- an individual resident of Hawaii;
- a domestic entity; or
- a foreign entity authorized to transact business or conduct affairs in Hawaii.
This makes annual-report season a smart time to review:
- whether the registered agent is still active;
- whether the Hawaii street address is still accurate;
- and whether the business wants a more stable professional agent arrangement.
A simple Hawaii example
If a Hawaii LLC was organized on May 14, 2024, it falls in the second quarter. Its 2026 annual report would be due by June 30, 2026.
If a Hawaii corporation was registered on October 20, 2023, it falls in the fourth quarter. Its 2026 annual report would be due by December 31, 2026.
That is the easiest way to apply Hawaii’s rule: match the original registration date to the correct quarter, then use that quarter-end deadline every year.
Hawaii annual-report checklist for 2026
- [ ] Identify the entity’s original Hawaii organization or registration date.
- [ ] Match that date to the correct filing quarter.
- [ ] Use the correct 2026 deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31.
- [ ] File online if possible to use the lower $12.50 fee for LLCs and profit corporations.
- [ ] Review the registered-agent name and Hawaii street address.
- [ ] Confirm principal office and management information is still current.
- [ ] Save proof of filing and payment.
FAQ
Does Hawaii have one annual-report deadline for every business?
No. Hawaii ties the annual-report due date to the quarter in which the entity was originally organized or registered in the state.
When is a Hawaii annual report due in 2026?
It depends on the registration quarter. The 2026 deadlines are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
What is the online filing fee for Hawaii LLCs and profit corporations?
Hawaii says the online annual-report fee for LLCs and profit corporations is $12.50.
What is the paper filing fee for a Hawaii LLC annual report?
The Hawaii LLC fee page lists the annual-report filing fee as $15.
What if I miss the Hawaii annual report?
The state forms warn of recurring penalties and eventual administrative termination or dissolution if the annual report is not filed for an extended period.
Final takeaway
Hawaii annual-report compliance in 2026 comes down to matching the entity’s original registration date to the right quarter and then filing by that quarter’s last day.
Once the due quarter is clear, the smart move is to file early in that window, use the filing to confirm the registered-agent record, and avoid turning a simple annual requirement into a penalty or status problem.
If you want a steadier Hawaii registered-agent setup as part of that process, Rapid Registered Agent can help support it.
Source Notes
- Hawaii BREG FAQs:
https://cca.hawaii.gov/breg/faqs/ - Hawaii LLC annual-report fee page:
https://cca.hawaii.gov/breg/registration/dllc/fees/ - Hawaii first-quarter annual business reports release:
https://cca.hawaii.gov/first-quarter-hawai%CA%BBi-annual-business-reports-due/ - Hawaii LLC annual report form instructions:
https://files.hawaii.gov/dcca/breg/registration/forms/c5.pdf - Hawaii corporation annual report form instructions:
https://files.hawaii.gov/dcca/breg/registration/forms/d1.pdf