HRS §414-437
Foreign companies must keep a local agent
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗A foreign company doing business in Hawaii must always have a registered agent in the state. The agent can be a person living in Hawaii or a business entity allowed to operate there. This rule makes sure the company has a local contact.
The statute, as written — Registered agent of foreign corporation
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.
Each foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State must continuously maintain in this State a registered agent, who may be: (1) An individual who resides in this State; (2) A domestic entity authorized to transact business in this State; or (3) A foreign entity authorized to transact business in this State.
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