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HRS §414-401

When the state can dissolve a corporation

The state can start a process to dissolve a corporation if the corporation doesn't pay required fees, file its annual report for two years, keep a process agent, or file a required agent name change.

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The statute, as written — Grounds for administrative dissolution

The department director may commence a proceeding under section 414-402 to administratively dissolve a corporation if the corporation fails to: (1) Pay any fees prescribed by law; (2) File its annual report for a period of two years; (3) Appoint and maintain an agent for service of process as required; or (4) File a statement of a change in the name of the agent as required under chapter 425R.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§414-402 Administrative dissolution and expiration of a corporation

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