LLC formation cost calculators + Hawaii
3 Best LLC Services in Hawaii (2026): Cost Calculator
Result order: Sorted by a five-term formula where cost is 41% and coverage 27%
Calculator summary
The Hawaii calculations
1. Hawaii Registered Agent.co: best for a basic start
Best resultFor Hawaii, Hawaii Registered Agent.co is the best value since $199 to open, first agent year included, then $99 a year.
A lower three-year result than Mainstay Filing puts it first, since cost weighs most.
Its input does not include the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report.
Inputs covered
- Formation delivered to the state office
- Agent service for the first year
Adds up well
- Starts at $199
- A modest $99 renewal
- Agent service at no cost in year one
Adds up badly
- The input excludes the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report
- It bills $99 for the EIN application
2. Mainstay Filing: best for one input covering formation and upkeep
Any stateMainstay Filing places second. One $199 input includes formation, registered agent service and every annual report.
Its three-year result is $200 above Hawaii Registered Agent.co's, and cost is 41% of the formula.
The Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report is filed for you, and the $12.50 state fee is passed along at cost.
Inputs covered
- Formation delivered to the state office
- Registered agent for the full year
- Annual report, filed when due
- EIN application prepared
- State fee at cost
Adds up well
- The same $199 after year one
- The EIN application is taken care of
- $199 for the full package
Adds up badly
- Renews $100 above Hawaii Registered Agent.co
3. HI Registered Agent.org: best for a second in-state filer
Hawaii focusResult 3: HI Registered Agent.org. $199 to open, first agent year included, then $99 a year.
Its input does not include the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report.
Its inputs match Hawaii Registered Agent.co's exactly.
Inputs covered
- Formation delivered to the state office
- Agent service for the first year
Adds up well
- Starts at $199
- A modest $99 renewal
- Agent service at no cost in year one
Adds up badly
- The input excludes the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report
- It bills $99 for the EIN application
What each service adds up to
| Rank | Service | Result, year 1 | Result, year 2 | Result, year 3 | Result, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Open Hawaii Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $398 | $597 | $995 | Open Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | HI Registered Agent.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Open HI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Break-even test
State fees with sources
| Input | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to form | $51 | cca.hawaii.gov {input read October 2026, shown in full} |
| Repeating report fee | $12.50 every year | files.hawaii.gov {input read October 2026, shown in full} |
| Late fee | $10 | files.hawaii.gov {input read October 2026, shown in full} |
| Three-year state total | $76 | Our sum |
The working behind Hawaii
Calculated three-year cost put Hawaii Registered Agent.co first. That term is 41% of the formula, and filing work in the price, renewal change, break-even year and input clarity make up the remainder.
Three years with Hawaii Registered Agent.co sum to $397, a result $200 better than Mainstay Filing.
Turn the EIN application on and Mainstay Filing overtakes Hawaii Registered Agent.co in year 2.
How Hawaii describes its LLC filing fee and filing requirements
The company is formed when the Hawaii Secretary of State accepts the Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1) and $51. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
As written: cca.hawaii.gov {input read October 2026, shown in full}
State fees only
Take the services out and the sum is state fees alone: $76 for three years. Every service stacks its own $397 to $597 on that base, covering the paperwork and the agent.
Common questions
What do LLC formation services cost in Hawaii?
The services input $199 up front, and the state adds $51.
What do these services calculate to over three years?
Anywhere from $397 to $597 for three years of service.
How much does Hawaii charge to file an LLC?
$51 is due when you submit the Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1).
What does Hawaii charge each year after formation?
The repeating input is the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report, at $12.50 annually (last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized).
Is the EIN application part of the price?
Hawaii Registered Agent.co -> $99 more; Mainstay Filing -> included; HI Registered Agent.org -> $99 more.
When does one service pass another in total cost?
No crossing within ten years; no service passes another.
Which LLC formation service calculates best in Hawaii?
Hawaii Registered Agent.co, which wins on calculated three-year cost. Mainstay Filing and HI Registered Agent.org follow.
Input sources
- Input for Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division comes from cca.hawaii.gov, entered October 2026.
- Input for Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report comes from files.hawaii.gov, entered October 2026.
- Input for Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee comes from cca.hawaii.gov, entered October 2026.
- Input for Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee comes from cca.hawaii.gov, entered October 2026.
- Input for Hawaii registered agent statute comes from capitol.hawaii.gov, entered October 2026.
- pricing page figure supplied by Hawaii Registered Agent.co, November 13, 2026
- Hawaii service page figure supplied by Mainstay Filing, November 13, 2026
- pricing page figure supplied by HI Registered Agent.org, November 13, 2026