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| Provider | Annual Price | Document Scanning | Compliance Alerts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Registered Agent | $99 | Included | Included |
| Typical Competitor A | $299 | Extra Fee | Extra Fee |
| Typical Competitor B | $199 | Included | Not Available |
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A registered agent is an individual or business entity designated to receive official legal documents, government correspondence, and service of process on behalf of your Hawaii business. If you operate an LLC, corporation, or limited partnership in Hawaii, you generally need to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state.
At Hawaii Registered Agent, we provide professional registered agent service for $99 per year, helping Hawaii businesses meet state requirements while protecting personal privacy and ensuring reliable document handling.
Registered agents serve as the official point of contact between your business and the Hawaii Secretary of State. When legal notices, compliance documents, or official correspondence need to reach your company, they're delivered to your registered agent.
Your registered agent receives service of process—legal documents like lawsuits and subpoenas—along with notices from state agencies, annual report reminders, tax correspondence, and other official communications. The agent's responsibility is to accept these documents during regular business hours and ensure they reach you promptly.
Because registered agent information appears in public business records maintained by the Hawaii Secretary of State at cca.hawaii.gov/breg/, the address you designate becomes visible to anyone searching the business registry. This public accessibility makes privacy a consideration for many business owners.
The Hawaii Secretary of State establishes specific requirements for who can serve as a registered agent:
For Individuals: The registered agent must be a Hawaii resident. The agent needs a physical street address in Hawaii—PO boxes are not permitted—and must be available during regular business hours to accept service of process.
For Business Entities: A company serving as registered agent must be authorized to conduct business in Hawaii and maintain a physical office in the state.
Availability: Registered agents must be accessible during regular business hours throughout the year. If your registered agent repeatedly misses service attempts or cannot be located, your business could face compliance issues.
Self-Appointment: Hawaii does not permit a business entity to serve as its own registered agent. However, individual business owners can serve as the registered agent for their company by listing themselves personally.
Generally, every business entity formed in or conducting business in Hawaii needs a registered agent:
Sole proprietorships and general partnerships typically don't need to register with the state and therefore don't require a registered agent, though forming an LLC or corporation often provides liability protection that makes formal registration worthwhile.
While Hawaii doesn't allow self-appointment (the business entity itself serving as its own agent), individual business owners can serve as the registered agent for their company. Many new businesses start this way to save money during the early stages.
However, serving as your own registered agent has several considerations:
Public Records: Your personal or business address becomes part of public records accessible to anyone. This can lead to unwanted marketing solicitations, privacy concerns, and public exposure of your home address.
Availability Requirements: You need to maintain a physical presence at the registered address during regular business hours throughout the year. Travel, irregular schedules, or working from multiple locations can make this challenging.
Service of Process: If someone serves your business with legal papers, they may arrive at your home or business without warning. This can be uncomfortable and potentially disruptive.
Professionalism: Using a professional registered agent service provides separation between your personal life and business obligations, which some business owners prefer as their company grows.
Professional registered agent services like Hawaii Registered Agent provide several advantages over self-service:
Privacy Protection: Our address appears on public filings instead of your personal address, reducing unwanted solicitations and maintaining privacy.
Reliability: We maintain regular business hours specifically to accept service of process and official documents. You don't need to worry about being available or missing important correspondence.
Compliance Support: Hawaii requires annual reports with associated fees. We send reminders about filing deadlines to help you stay current and avoid penalties or administrative dissolution.
Document Management: We scan and forward documents the same day we receive them, and you get secure online access to review correspondence anytime through our document portal.
Flexibility: If you travel frequently, work remotely, or operate your business from outside Hawaii, a professional registered agent ensures you maintain compliance with state presence requirements.
Hawaii Registered Agent provides straightforward registered agent service at $99 per year with no hidden fees. Your subscription includes:
Our physical location at 123 Commerce St, Suite 100 in Honolulu meets all Hawaii requirements for a registered agent address. We're available during regular business hours to accept service of process and ensure your business remains in good standing.
Whether you're forming a new business or looking to switch from your current registered agent, getting started is straightforward. Hawaii charges a $25 filing fee for registered agent changes, which goes directly to the state when you submit the change form.
Simplify your Hawaii business compliance with professional registered agent service. At $99 per year, you get reliable service, privacy protection, and peace of mind knowing you won't miss important documents or deadlines.
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This is not legal advice. Hawaii Registered Agent is not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal guidance.