Hawaii LLC: Formation, Cost, and Anonymity Guide (2026)

Q: Can a non-US resident form a Hawaii LLC?

Yes. Non-US residents can form Hawaii LLCs without ever visiting the US. EIN, banking, and operating agreement are all handled remotely.

Everything you need to know about forming an LLC in Hawaii in 2026: state filing fee $50, annual report $15, state income tax applies, and how Hawaii compares to the four anonymous-LLC states (Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Nevada).

By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead · Last updated 2026-05-21

Forming an LLC in Hawaii in 2026

Hawaii processes LLC filings through the Hawaii Secretary of State. State filing fee: $50. Capital: Honolulu. Hawaii requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into Hawaii if local operations require it. Hawaii does not allow statutory series LLCs.

Hawaii LLC cost breakdown

State filing fee $50 + Annual report $15. Anonymousllc.co handles the full filing, registered agent year 1, operating agreement, EIN, and 4-5 US bank applications. Anonymousllc.co forms your Hawaii LLC for $297 + $50 state fee = $347 total, or recommends a Wyoming LLC + Hawaii foreign qualification for stronger anonymity..

Hawaii LLC anonymity

Hawaii requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into Hawaii if local operations require it. For buyers whose top priority is keeping ownership off public records, the four anonymous-LLC states (WY, NM, DE, NV) are the standard answer.

Hawaii LLC tax treatment

Personal income tax up to 11%. By default the IRS treats single-member LLCs as disregarded entities and multi-member LLCs as partnerships. S-corp election can save self-employment tax once net income exceeds roughly $40,000-$60,000.

Hawaii annual report requirements

Annual report $15. Missing the deadline can trigger administrative dissolution, which may retroactively void the liability shield. Anonymousllc.co files the annual report on behalf of clients as part of the registered agent subscription.

Hawaii registered agent

Every Hawaii LLC must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Hawaii. Anonymousllc.co offers Hawaii registered agent service at $100/year. See /hawaii-registered-agent/.