If your business is operating in Hawaii, you may need to register for sales tax with the state's Department of Taxation. Sales tax registration is required for businesses that sell tangible personal property or certain services in Hawaii.
How to get a Hawaii Sales Tax License
There is one sales tax setup task you may need to complete in Hawaii to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Hawaii agencies or use Mosey to do it.
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Hawaii General Excise Tax Registration for LLC, LLP, Corporation
In lieu of a sales tax, Hawaii imposes a General Excise Tax (GET) for the privilege to do business. GET is imposed on gross income received from business activities in Hawaii. Businesses are allowed to visibly pass on the GET to customers. If you are "engaging in business" in Hawaii, you are required to register for a GET license. Note: SaaS is generally considered a taxable service in Hawaii. Unless tax-exempt as a 501(c)(12) organization, nonprofits are required to register for a GET license and are subject to GET on sales and purchases.
File Form BB-1 online
Register for General Excise Tax online by going to Hawaii Tax Online then clicking "Register a new business license" and selecting "BB-1 Business Application". If your business is already registered with DoTax, login with your Hawaii Tax Online account to add a new tax account for your business.
Hawaii Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines
There is one sales tax filing requirement & deadline you may need to complete in Hawaii. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.
Hawaii General Excise Tax Periodic Return for LLC, LLP, Corporation
If you are registered for General Excise Tax (GET) in Hawaii, you have to file periodic GET returns (Form G-45). Your filing frequency depends on your annual liability: if you will pay $2,000 or less, you are a semi-annual (every 6 months) filer. If you will pay $4,000 or less, you are a quarterly filer. Businesses with larger tax liability are monthly filers and may be subjected to additional payment and filing requirements. You may choose to file returns more frequently than required, but the Department of Taxation (DoTax) will change your filing and payment frequency to monthly. Note: A tax return must be filed even if no tax is due for the period.
File and Pay General Excise Tax Online
Log in to your Hawaii Tax Online account to file and pay your periodic GET return.
Hawaii Annual General Excise Tax Return for LLC, LLP, Corporation
If you are registered for General Excise Tax (GET) with the Hawaii Department of Taxation (DoTax), you are required to file an annual GET return (G-49). There will be no additional tax due if the business income, exemptions, taxable income, and taxes due were accurately reported on your periodic tax returns. Note: A tax return must be filed every year even if no tax is due.
File and Pay General Excise Tax Online
Log in to your Hawaii Tax Online account to file your annual General Excise Tax return and make payments as necessary.
