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HRS §414D-277

Registered agent for out-of-state corporations

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

An out-of-state corporation doing business in Hawaii must always have a registered agent in Hawaii. The agent must have a business address here and can be a person living in Hawaii or a business allowed to operate in Hawaii.

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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 shall continuously maintain in this State a registered agent, who shall have a business address in this State and 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.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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