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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Hawaii

Hawaii requires charities that solicit in the state to register once with the Attorney General's Tax and Charities Division (no fee), then file an annual financial report and pay an annual fee based on revenue.

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Hawaii requirements

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RegulatorHawaii Department of the Attorney General, Tax and Charities Division
LawHawaii Revised Statutes ch. 467B
When to registerBefore soliciting in Hawaii. Registration is one-time; annual reports keep it current.
Initial filingCharity registration (Hawaii Charities online system) · State fee $0
Annual renewalAnnual financial report, due Within 10 business days after you file Form 990 or 990-EZ with the IRS; 990-N filers file a Hawaii transmittal by the 15th day of the 5th month after year end

Information verified October 2026 from official Hawaii sources (listed below).

Who must register

Who needs to register in Hawaii?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions in Hawaii, or have contributions solicited for them there, unless exempt.

Exemptions: Organizations that normally receive less than $25,000 a year in contributions (3-year average, not counting government or 501(c)(3) grants) and don't pay professional solicitors or fundraising counsel can apply for an exemption.

State fees

Annual fee (by annual gross revenue)

LevelState fee
Less than $25,000$0
$25,000 – $49,999$25
$50,000 – $99,999$50
$100,000 – $249,999$100
$250,000 – $499,999$150
$500,000 – $999,999$200
$1 million – $1,999,999$250
$2 million – $4,999,999$350
$5 million and over$600
Late report or fee$20 per day (max $1,000)

These are Hawaii's own fees, paid to the state. Our service fee is separate: $425 per state for 1–5 states, $375 per state for 6–13, or $4,950 flat for 14 or more (renewals from $325 per state). See pricing.

Financial reporting

Financial statement requirements

  • Contributions over $500,000: an audit report (also required if a government authority or third party requires one).

FAQ

Hawaii registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Hawaii?

Charitable organizations that solicit contributions in Hawaii, or have contributions solicited for them there, unless exempt. Timing: Before soliciting in Hawaii. Registration is one-time; annual reports keep it current.

How much does Hawaii charitable registration cost?

State fees: Less than $25,000: $0; $25,000 – $49,999: $25; $50,000 – $99,999: $50; $100,000 – $249,999: $100; $250,000 – $499,999: $150; $500,000 – $999,999: $200; $1 million – $1,999,999: $250; $2 million – $4,999,999: $350; $5 million and over: $600; Late report or fee: $20 per day (max $1,000). These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Hawaii renewal due?

Annual financial report is due Within 10 business days after you file Form 990 or 990-EZ with the IRS; 990-N filers file a Hawaii transmittal by the 15th day of the 5th month after year end.

Does Hawaii require audited financial statements?

Contributions over $500,000: an audit report (also required if a government authority or third party requires one).

Sources

Official sources

State rules and fees change. We confirm current requirements with the state before every filing.

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