Waives certain fees for new small businesses in Hawaii to encourage entrepreneurship.

Hawaii HB1361 establishes a fee waiver program for new small businesses to help reduce the cost of starting a business. The program waives initial business registration filing fees and trade name or trademark fees for first-time applicants. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs will develop an outreach program and provide resources to assist new business owners. The program does not apply to annual business renewal fees or penalties for late filings. The Act also appropriates funds for the program and requires a report to the legislature on its findings and recommendations.

Waives certain fees for new small businesses in Hawaii to encourage entrepreneurship.

Hawaii HB1361 establishes a fee waiver program for new small businesses to help reduce the cost of starting a business. The program waives initial business registration filing fees and trade name or trademark fees for first-time applicants. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs will develop an outreach program and provide resources to assist new business owners. The program does not apply to annual business renewal fees or penalties for late filings. The Act also appropriates funds for the program and requires a report to the legislature on its findings and recommendations.