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- Franchise FilingsAttention Franchise Filers: We are going GREEN! Please use the Securities Online Portal to submit your required forms, documents and/or annual financials. It’s quick and easy! (PDF) Uniform Franchise Registration Application (PDF) Consent to Service of Process (Franchise) (PDF) INTERPRETIVE ORDER NO. 2023-1 (Interpretive Opinion/No Action Position Allowing Franchisor Financial Statements to be Current Within […]
- Field examinationsThe process and how to prepare for an exam What to expect during the exam Post-exam follow-up Common exam issues
- Investment Adviser RegistrationRegistration of investment advisers in Hawaii is a two-step process. All applicants must file on the IARD system. Once a filing has been made via the IARD, notification will be made to the state. An examiner will be assigned to review the application. Additional documentation must be sent to the Securities Compliance Branch for review. […]
- Routine Field Examinations of Investment AdvisersSelection Selection of an investment advisory firm for examination is random. However, we try to visit newly registered investment advisers within the first year or two of business to ensure that new investment advisers are operating in compliance with state and other applicable securities laws. What Should I Expect? The examination consists of a questionnaire, […]
- Filing TipsBeing able to process your documents quickly and error-free is very important to us. To help us accomplish this, we offer the following suggestions: File Online, if Possible Filing online through our Hawaii Business Express portal is the most efficient way to file your business registration documents with the Business Registration Division. Through the portal, […]
- About the Business Registration Division, Business Registration BranchThe Business Registration Branch is comprised of the: Documents Information Section Documents Processing Section Records Section BREG maintains the State’s business registry for corporations, general and limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and cooperatives conducting business activities in the State. The registry also contains filings for trade names, trademarks […]
- The Business Registration Division is here to serve you.The Business Registration Division (BREG) strives to make registering a business in Hawaii quick and efficient. We have highlighted some of our services below. If you need assistance starting a business, BREG’s Business Action Center (BAC) can help. Hawaii Business Express (HBE) is BREG’s online portal. Here, you can file business registration documents directly with […]
- What is a registered agent?A registered agent is the agent for service of process for a business, as identified by the business in its business filings. A registered agent must be an individual or entity authorized to transact business in this State and must be physically present in the State. In general, the duty of the registered agent is […]
- Procurement HearingsThe Office of Administrative Hearings is responsible for conducting administrative reviews of procurement disputes arising under the Hawai`i Procurement Code (Hawai`i Revised Statutes (“HRS”), Chapter 103D) between the procuring agency and contractors and/or vendors doing business with the agency. Procurement cases brought before the Office of Administrative Hearings generally involve disputes regarding: the preparation and […]
- WelcomeOAH Welcome Message The Office of Administrative Hearings is responsible for conducting administrative hearings and issuing recommended or final decisions for all divisions within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs that are required to provide contested case hearings pursuant to the provisions of Hawai`i Revised Statutes Chapters 91 and 92. Additional matters heard by […]