HRS §425E-901
Which state's laws apply to a foreign limited partnership
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that a foreign limited partnership is governed by the laws of the state where it was formed, for its organization, internal affairs, and partner liability. It also says that a foreign partnership cannot be denied registration just because its home state's laws differ from Hawaii's, and a certificate of authority does not allow it to do anything a Hawaii limited partnership cannot do.
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The statute, as written — Governing law
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.
(a) Subject to the constitution of this State: (1) The laws of the state under which a foreign limited partnership is organized govern its organization and internal affairs and the liability of its partners; and (2) A foreign limited partnership may not be denied registration by reason of any difference between those laws and the laws of this State. (b) A certificate of authority shall not authorize a foreign limited partnership to engage in any business or exercise any power that a limited partnership may not engage in or exercise in this State.
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