Reinstate or Revive Your Hawaii Entity

Restore your entity to good standing with the state
Order Registered Agent Service

Reinstatement is the process of restoring a delinquent entity back to good standing. Depending on the cause of delinquency, several steps may be required to reinstate your entity.

Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:

Agency:Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG)
Form:

Application for Reinstatement

Agency Fee:

$25

Notes:

The reinstatement period is within two years after the involuntary dissolution/cancellation/revocation or administrative termination/dissolution/cancellation of the entity.

Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG)
Form:

Application of Reinstatement

Agency Fee:

$25

Notes:

The reinstatement period is within two years after the involuntary dissolution/cancellation/revocation or administrative termination/dissolution/cancellation of the entity.

Foreign Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG)
Form:

Application of Reinstatement

Agency Fee:

$25 (plus optional $25 for expedited filing.)

Notes:

The reinstatement period is within two years after the involuntary dissolution/cancellation/revocation or administrative termination/dissolution/cancellation of the entity.

Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG)
Form:

Application for Reinstatement (Domestic Only)

Agency Fee:

$10 (plus optional $25 for expedited filing.)

Notes:

The reinstatement period is within two years after the involuntary dissolution/cancellation/revocation or administrative termination/dissolution/cancellation of the entity.

Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Partnerships:

Agency:Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG)
Form:

Application for Reinstatement (Domestic Only)

Agency Fee:

$10 (plus optional $25 for expedited filing.)

Notes:

The reinstatement period is within two years after the involuntary dissolution/cancellation/revocation or administrative termination/dissolution/cancellation of the entity.

Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Partnerships:

Agency:Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG)
Form:

Application for Reinstatement

Agency Fee:

$25 (plus optional $25 for expedited filing.)

Notes:

The reinstatement period is within two years after the involuntary dissolution/cancellation/revocation or administrative termination/dissolution/cancellation of the entity.

Domestic Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Limited Partnerships:

Agency:Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG)
Form:

Application for Reinstatement (Domestic Only)

Agency Fee:

$10 (plus optional $25 for expedited filing.)

Notes:

The reinstatement period is within two years after the involuntary dissolution/cancellation/revocation or administrative termination/dissolution/cancellation of the entity.

What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?

Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG)

Physical Address:
King Kalakaua Building, 335 Merchant Street, Rm. 201
Honolulu, HI 96813


Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 40
Honolulu, HI 96810

Phone: 808-586-2744 (Administration)
Fax: (808) 586-2733

Website: http://cca.hawaii.gov/breg/
Name Search: https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/documents/search.html;jsessionid=8EF56F1402F4FEA97CA5FF46E7F5F99D.liona
Forms: http://cca.hawaii.gov/breg/registration/
Online Filing: https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/BizEx/home.eb
Email: breg@dcca.hawaii.gov

FAQs

What is "Tax Clearance"?

Many states require you to obtain “tax clearance” or “tax good standing” before reinstating your entity. This is written evidence that your entity has cleared all overdue or past taxes with the state’s tax authority, often the Department of Revenue or Department of Taxation. States requiring tax clearance request that the letter or certificate be submitted along with the reinstatement form. Depending on the state, obtaining tax clearance can take weeks or months. If you have not obtained tax clearance, Harbor Compliance can contact your state’s taxation authority and obtain your certificate for you.

Why do I need to reinstate my company?

If your business has been administratively dissolved, or has lost "good standing", you may face state penalties, fines, and other fees for noncompliance. Transacting business with banks, government and licensing agencies, and contractors can be delayed, and at a loss of credibility to your business. Additionally, the owners of the business may be subjected to personal liability. Most states allow you to restore your business to good standing within a certain time, and it is important to take advantage of that window of opportunity. Our corporate filing services can help you reinstate your entity.

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