Business Law in Hawaii

Hawaii ( HI)

Average: $4,000

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$1,200

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $4,000                    
Typical
                        Business Law Case
                    

High Estimate

$17,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$225/hr	$300/hr	$475/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$1,200	$4,000	$17,000
Court Filing Fee	$50

What to Know About Business Law Costs in Hawaii

Hawaii LLC formation costs $50 with a $15 annual report. Attorney fees $1,200-$3,000. Hawaii has a General Excise Tax (GET) of 4% (4.5% in Honolulu) that applies to all business income — effectively functioning as a gross receipts tax. Hawaii's tourism-dominated economy creates specialized hospitality, real estate development, and military contracting legal needs.

Sources: State Secretary of State (HI), MyLLC.com 2025