How to start a business in Hawaii
The State of Hawaii has strived to create an environment conducive to the start up and growth of new business ventures. A streamlined business registration process and a variety of tax credits, subsidies and exemptions available to small businesses, high technology companies and the film industry, are all recent examples of the State's efforts to improve the environment for business in Hawaii.
- Point of contact - Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
- P.O. Box 2359, Honolulu, Hawaii 96804
- Phone: (808) 586-2423
- web: DBEDT website
- LLC's, LLP's & For-Profit Corporations
- The State of Hawaii requires business registration with only one administrative agency (State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division) that utilizes streamlined forms for fast and efficient processing. Forms can be obtained from BREG offices, downloaded from Forms, or filled out online at Online filing.
- Fees: The Fee schedule is available online at: Fee Schedule
