Articles of Organization Hawaii: Everything You Need to Know

Articles of Organization Hawaii are the documents that entrepreneurs must file to register their LLC business in the state of Hawaii.3 min read

Information Required for Hawaii LLC Articles of Organization

The following information must be included in Hawaii LLC Articles of Organization:

  • Company name.
  • Principal office address.
  • Registered agent name and address.
  • Organizer name and address.
  • Period of duration.
  • Management structure.
  • Names and addresses of initial managers or members.
  • Member liability.
  • Organizer signature and date.

Other Requirements for Hawaii LLC Articles of Organization

Name Restrictions for Hawaii LLC

The title of a Hawaii LLC should contain any of the suffixes "Limited Liability Company," "L.L.C.," "Ltd. Liability Company," "Limited Liability Co.," "Ltd. Liability Co.," or "LLC." Also, your Hawaii LLC name must be written with the English alphabet. Furthermore, you cannot use a name that another entity is already using for its business operations. Hawaii's BREG website has a database to check name availability.

Registered Agent

You need a Hawaii registered agent for your LLC's Articles of Organization. The registered agent must have a physical and mailing address in Hawaii and will serve as an intermediary who receives legal documents, official notifications, and service of process on your behalf. A Hawaii registered agent is required for the following reasons:

  • It is a legal requirement for all Hawaii businesses.
  • A registered agent ensures that all official correspondences reach your LLC on time. It can be difficult to monitor everything while trying to make your business work. If you miss essential business letters, it can mean a loss of revenue or legal sanctions against your company. A registered agent makes sure this never happens.