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HRS §414D-35

Organizing the corporation after filing

After a corporation is formed, the initial directors or incorporators must hold an organizational meeting to set up the corporation. They can do this without a meeting if every incorporator signs a written consent. The meeting can be held anywhere, in or out of Hawaii.

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The statute, as written — Organization of corporation

(a) After incorporation: (1) If initial directors are named in the articles of incorporation, the initial directors shall hold an organizational meeting, at the call of a majority of the directors, to complete the organization of the corporation by appointing officers, adopting bylaws, and carrying on any other business brought before the meeting; (2) If initial directors are not named in the articles, the incorporator or incorporators shall hold an organizational meeting at the call of a majority of the incorporators to elect: (A) Directors and complete the organization of the corporation; or (B) A board of directors who shall complete the organization of the corporation. (b) Action required or permitted by this chapter to be taken by incorporators at an organizational meeting may be taken without a meeting if the action taken is evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken and signed by each incorporator. (c) An organizational meeting may be held in or out of the State in accordance with section 414D-143.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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