Hawaii Articles of Incorporation Forms
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File the Hawaii articles of incorporation documents that allow a person to be able to start a corporation in the State. This may also be completed online using the Secretary of State’s Business Express website.
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- Check Name Availability – Whenever a new entity is being formed a check to verify that the name does not exist in the system should always be done. The reason most applications will be rejected are primarily because another one with exact or very similar name already exists in the database.
How to File
Option 1 – Apply Online – If you do not have a profile you will need to create one. After signing up you may go back to the corporation creation home screen and start the process. The filing fee which will be paid at the end of the session is $50 for profit and $25 for non-profit entities.
Option 2 – Apply in Paper Form – Choose from one of the following applications in order to start;
- Most Common – Domestic Profit – For all standard corporations that will be located within the State.
- Domestic Non-Profit – For all corporations that will receive tax-exemption status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
- Foreign (Certificate of Authority) – For all corporations that are located outside the State and will be conducting business affairs in Hawaii (Examples; McDonald’s, Burger King, etc.)
Attach the $50 filing fee ($25 for non-profit) which is payable to the Hawaii Secretary of State and mail to the following address;
Hawaii Secretary of State
P.O. Box 40
Honolulu, Hawaii 96810
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Tips
- Tax Identification Number – In order to open a bank account with the new corporation you will need to get an ID number from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This number works much like a Social Security number does to a person. It is free and can be obtained in minutes from the IRS Website.
- Corporate Bylaws – Highly Recommended by all legal representatives to prove the entity status. This form outlines the rules of the corporation including the primary shareholders and the day to day activities of the entity.
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