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HRS §414-401

When the state can dissolve a corporation

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

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

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

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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