HRS §414D-33
When a corporation officially exists
A corporation officially starts when its articles of incorporation are filed with the department director. That filing is final proof that all setup steps were done, unless the State tries to cancel or dissolve the corporation.
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The statute, as written — Incorporation
(a) A corporation's existence begins when the articles of incorporation are filed with the department director. (b) The department director's filing of the articles of incorporation is conclusive proof that the incorporators satisfied all conditions precedent to incorporation except in a proceeding by the State to cancel or revoke the incorporation or involuntarily dissolve the corporation.
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