HRS §414D-283
When the state can cancel a foreign company's license to do business
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section lists the reasons the state can start a process to take away a foreign corporation's permission to do business in Hawaii. These reasons include not paying required fees, not filing annual reports for two years, not keeping a required agent, or giving false information in official documents.
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The statute, as written — Grounds for revocation of certificate of authority
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 414D-284 to revoke the certificate of authority of a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this State if: (1) The corporation fails to: (A) Pay any fees prescribed by law; (B) File its annual report for a period of two years; (C) Appoint and maintain an agent for service of process as required; or (D) File a statement of a change in the name or business address of the agent as required by chapter 425R; or (2) A misrepresentation has been made of any material matter in any application, report, affidavit, or other record or document submitted by the corporation.
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§414D-284 How a foreign corporation's license can be revoked
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