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In Hawaii, all business registrations are filed with the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division. Our business registration forms are simple to fill out and only require enough information to fulfill Hawaii's statutory filing requirements.

You don't need any special license to operate an online business in Hawaii. The licenses and permits you need are the same as those required if you were running a brick-and-mortar store. For instance, if you plan to sell or lease any service or product, you need a General Excise Tax License.

Hawaii doesn't have a general business license at the state level, so there are no fees there. But your required Hawaii Tax ID Number registration with the Department of Taxation has a $20 filing fee.

You must file formation papers with the state if you are beginning any business that is not a sole proprietorship or general partnership. You'll need to name your business, choose a type of business entity, register the business online, get tax ID numbers and apply for necessary licenses or permits.

It will cost you $50 to register your LLC in Hawaii with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division, plus an additional $1 State Archives fee. Filing online is the fastest way to complete the paperwork.

You'll need to name your business, choose a type of business entity, register the business online, get tax ID numbers and apply for necessary licenses or permits. Hawaii Business Express, the state's online business resource, makes it simple to register your business and get any licenses and permits you need.