Annual reports filed with the Secretary of State in Hawaii are formal documents that provide important information about a business's activities, financial performance, and ownership structure over the past year. These reports are required by law and serve as a way for businesses to maintain transparency and compliance with state regulations.
Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the
Secretary of State in Hawaii or use Mosey to do
it.
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Hawaii Annual Report for Professional Corporation, LLP, LLC, Corporation
If you are registered with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, you are required to file an annual report to remain in good standing. The report is due on the last day of your anniversary quarter i.e., the quarter in which the Certificate of Authority was issued.
File Annual Report Online
Log in to your Hawaii Business Express account to file your annual report.
What else do I need to know?
There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your
"good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and
other kinds of taxes.
Maintaining a Registered Agent
Most states require that you have a registered agent that can
receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need
to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you
can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information
private in Hawaii.
Other Taxes
In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good
standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise
tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify
these additional requirements to maintain good standing in
Hawaii.
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