The explanation · Hawaii
3 Best Foreign Registration Services in Hawaii (2026), Compared
Quick explanation
- What the state charges
- $51
- Good standing paper from home?
- Required (60 day age limit)
- Follow-up
- $12.50, annual report
- Services we suggest
- Mainstay Filing, HI Registered Agent.org then Hawaii Registered Agent.co
Our Hawaii recommendations
Prices come from each company's own pricing page. The ranking is explained on how we pick.1. Mainstay Filing: best for adding several states
$199 up front, $149 annually after that
Why Mainstay Filing? Registering costs $199 plus state fees, and the registered agent is free the first year.
Yes, HI Registered Agent.org comes in $100 lower across three years. We still lead with the one that covers all states.
Once the first year ends, expect $149 a year for the registered agent.
Includes
- Out-of-state registration handled
- Registered agent, covered for the first year
- The same fee in every state
Points in its favor
- $199 to register
- All fifty states are covered
- Agent service is free for year one
Where it falls short
- Agent costs $50 more each year
2. HI Registered Agent.org: best for a modest agent fee each year
$199 up front, $99 annually after that
In second place is HI Registered Agent.org, because registering costs $199 and includes a first year of agent service, then $99 annually.
Includes
- State registration done for you
- Year-one registered agent
Points in its favor
- A modest renewal of $99
- First-year agent in the price
- Registers for $199
Where it falls short
- Nothing outside this state
3. Hawaii Registered Agent.co: best for a one-state add-on
$199 up front, $99 annually after that
In third place is Hawaii Registered Agent.co, because registering costs $199 and includes a first year of agent service, then $99 annually.
With the same prices as HI Registered Agent.org, this is a near tie.
Includes
- State registration done for you
- Year-one registered agent
Points in its favor
- Registers for $199
- A modest renewal of $99
- First-year agent in the price
Where it falls short
- Nothing outside this state
Comparison table
| # | Provider | Year one | Renewal price | Over three years | What you get | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | Out-of-state registration handled; registered agent, covered for the first year; the same fee in every state | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | HI Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | state registration done for you; Year-one registered agent | See HI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Hawaii Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | state registration done for you; Year-one registered agent | See Hawaii Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC?
Before any business in Hawaii, an out-of-state LLC has to register.
An unregistered LLC may face it is blocked from filing its own lawsuits (HRS 414-432(a); 428-1008(a)); unpaid fees from before registration.
see cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026
What will registering set me back?
Set aside $51 for the state and $199 for a service.
By the end of year three the state has collected $76. see cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026
What gets submitted?
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division takes the Application for Certificate of Authority for Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form FLLC-1) from LLCs formed in other states.
Attach original certificate of existence from the jurisdiction of formation dated at most 60 days.
What is due once the LLC is registered?
A recurring annual report ($12.50).
Filings come due End of the quarter in which the LLC was registered.
Why is the order what it is?
The deciding factor is how much work the price handles (28% of the weight), where Mainstay Filing is strongest.
The two heaviest criteria are what three years cost (34%) and how much work the price handles (28%), with three lighter ones behind them.
One provider for two states is why it comes first.
Official Hawaii requirements
| Item | Fee or rule | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to register | $51 | see cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026 |
| Certificate of existence | Required, 60 days | see cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026 |
| Annual report | $12.50 | see cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026 |
| State fees across three years | $76 | Our total of the rows above |
Other things people ask
Will one agent cover both states?
Yes, each state has its own requirement. A one-state service covers only the state it is in.
What does each pick cost across three years?
Mainstay Filing at $497, HI Registered Agent.org at $397, Hawaii Registered Agent.co at $397 (service fees only).
Are the figures official?
Hawaii's official documents supply the state fees, and the companies' price pages supply the service fees.
Could I skip the service?
It is optional, and the state charges the same either way.
Do the recommended companies file it?
All of our picks prepare and submit it, at the same state fee.
Which foreign registration service do you recommend in Hawaii?
Mainstay Filing ranks first on how much work the price handles, ahead of HI Registered Agent.org and Hawaii Registered Agent.co.
Where the facts come from
- Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division via cca.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026
- Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report via files.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026
- Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee via cca.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026
- Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee via cca.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026
- Hawaii registered agent statute via capitol.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026
- Hawaii DCCA, foreign LLC registration via cca.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026
- Form FLLC-1 via files.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026
- Foreign LLC filing fees via cca.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026
- Hawaii Revised Statutes 428-1003, activities via capitol.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026
- New Hawaii business registration portal via cca.hawaii.gov, as of October 2026
- Hawaii Revised Statutes 414-432, consequences via capitol.hawaii.gov, as of November 2026
- Hawaii Revised Statutes 428-1008, effect via capitol.hawaii.gov, as of November 2026
- Prices taken from the Mainstay Filing Hawaii service page on November 13, 2026
- Prices taken from the HI Registered Agent.org pricing page on November 13, 2026
- Prices taken from the Hawaii Registered Agent.co pricing page on November 13, 2026