Hawaii Sales Tax License Registration

Apr 9, 2026

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.

Use Mosey to register for sales tax in Hawaii.

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 PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation

If you are registered for General Excise Tax (GET) in Hawaii you must file periodic GET returns (Form G-45).

  1. File and Pay General Excise Tax Online

    Log in to your Hawaii Tax Online account to file and pay your periodic GET return.

Hawaii General Excise Tax Registration for PLLC, Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, 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.

  1. 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.

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