Sales tax permit · Hawaii
Registering for a Hawaii sales tax permit
Hawaii's state sales tax rate is 4%, local taxes come on top, and its remote seller threshold is $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions, measured over the current or preceding calendar year. If your business has crossed it and needs a permit, we prepare and submit the Hawaii registration through tax.hawaii.gov/geninfo/licensing for $99, plus any state fee at cost.
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What Hawaii says about remote sellers
Hawaii has a general excise tax (GET) on the business rather than a sales tax. The Department lists 4.5% for retail, which includes a 0.5% county surcharge. Threshold: $100,000 of gross income or 200 or more transactions.
Hawaii has a marketplace facilitator law, so sales through a marketplace that collects for you are handled by the marketplace.
Registration portal: tax.hawaii.gov/geninfo/licensing. Alabama · sales tax for online sellers
Paperwork only: whether your sales count toward the threshold is a tax question for your preparer. State fees at cost.
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What is Hawaii's remote seller threshold?
$100,000 in sales or 200 transactions, measured over the current or preceding calendar year.
Does Hawaii have local sales taxes?
Yes, the state's pages say local taxes also apply on top of the 4% state rate.
Where do I register in Hawaii?
On the state's portal, tax.hawaii.gov/geninfo/licensing. We submit it there for you.
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