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Home My WebLink AboutLicenses, Permits Information - ADALICENSES, PERMITS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS The types of licenses, permits and other requirements for starting a new business vary however there are some basic requirements. General Excise Tax License The State of Hawai'i requires all businesses to obtain a General Excise Tax License from the Department of Taxation that costs $20.00. Department of Taxation The Hawai'i District Office State Office Building 75 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Hilo Office {808) 974-6321 Kana Office {808) 323-4597 82-6130 Mamalahoa Hwy Kealakekua, Hawai'i 96704 https://tax.hawaii.gov/geninfo/get/ Business Registration Businesses in the State of Hawai'i with the exception of sole proprietorship not using a trade name must register their business with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Filling fees are as follows: General partnership -$25.00 Limited partnership -$50.00 Domestic Corporation -$100.00 Foreign Corporation -$100.00 minimum+ $100 annual fee Trade name -$50.00 Franchise -$250.00 Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division 1010 Richards Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: {808) 586-2545 https://cca.hawaii.gov/bac/ Federal Identification Number (Form SS-4) Businesses with employees, business partnerships, and corporations must obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The Employer Identification Number is also known as an Employer Tax ID and Form SS-4. U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Prince Kuhio Federal Building 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 1002 Honolulu, HI 96813 Toll-free#: 1- 800-829-1040 https://taxfilings-usa.com/application? msclkid=8100182f57d919f038e071c52df4b5b0&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_ca mpaign=FEDERAL%20ID%20%7C%20BM%20%7C%20PC%20%7C%20eCPC%2009.30.25%20to% 2010.25.25%20%7C%20Max%20Conv%2010.26.25%20%20to%2010.31.25%20%7C%20eCPC% 2010.31.25%20%7C%20Optimized%2002.02.26&utm_term=tax%20federal%20id% 20number&utm_content=federal%20id%20tax Professional and Vocational Licenses Some Professionals require licenses to practice their trade or profession. Contact DCCA to determine if there are license requirements and standards. Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Professional and Vocational Licensing Division 1010 Richards Street P.0. Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801 Phone: {808) 586-3000 Toll-free#: 274-3141 ext. 63000 https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/ Unemployment Insurance (Form UC-1) Businesses with one or more full or part-time employees are required to have unemployment insurance for their workers. State Department of Labor and Industrial Unemployment Insurance Division 1990 Kinoole Street, Suite 101 Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: {808) 974-4095 www.hawaii.gov/labor/ui Workers Compensation, Temporary Disability Insurance and Pre-Paid Health Care Businesses with one or more full or part-time employees are required to have Workers' Compensation and Temporary Disability Insurance for their employees from private insurance companies. Employers with employees working 19½ hours for four consecutive weeks are required to carry pre-paid health insurance from private insurance companies. State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Disability Compensation Division 75 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Hilo Office: {808) 974-6464 Kealakekua: {808) 322-4808 www.hawaii.gov/labor/dcd Employee Certification of Citizenship (Form 1-9) Employers must verify eligibility, complete, and retain a Form 1-9 for each employee. U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service 595 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: {808) 532-3721 www.uscis.gov Permits for Businesses in Health Care Appropriate permits must be obtained by businesses in health care related areas Health Department District Health Office 75 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: 974-6001 https://health.hawaii.gov/permits/ Permits for Businesses in Food Products Appropriate permits must be obtained by businesses selling, distributing, or manufacturing food products District Health Office Food Handlers 1582 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: {808) 933-0917 https://health.hawaii.gov/permits/ Permits for Businesses that Sell Liquor A license from the Liquor Control Commission must be obtained by businesses or for temporary events that sell, distribute, or manufacture alcohol. Liquor Control Commission 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 230 Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: {808) 523-4458 https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/liquor-control