Form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Hawaii as a non-US resident. We handle the state incorporation and the federal tax-exempt status application — no US visit required.
Hawaii's Articles of Incorporation (Form DNP-1) carries a modest $26 combined filing fee — one of the cheaper states to incorporate in. If you plan to solicit donations, you'll also need to register separately with the Attorney General, and file an Annual Report with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to stay in good standing.
We prepare and file your nonprofit's Articles of Incorporation with the Hawaii Secretary of State, naming your registered agent and initial board of directors.
Every nonprofit needs a federal Employer Identification Number — required before you can open a bank account or apply for tax-exempt status. Free from the IRS, no Social Security Number needed.
Incorporating with the state does not make you tax-exempt — that's a separate federal step. Most new nonprofits qualify for the streamlined Form 1023-EZ ($275); larger organizations file the full Form 1023 ($600).
Many states, including Hawaii, require a separate charitable solicitation registration before you can legally accept donations. We handle this alongside your incorporation.
State incorporation, EIN, and federal tax-exempt status — handled for you.