To be able to sell beads & jewelry at the Honolulu HI show, there are a few things that need to be done.
- If you don’t already have one, you will need to apply for a General Excise tax number. File form BB-1 with the Dept of Taxation. There is a regular GE tax number, or a one-time event GE tax number. If you get the regular GE, it’s good forever but you need to do twice-yearly tax filings. If you apply for the one-time event license, it’s only good for a month. Either one is $20. Contact the Dept of Taxation at (808) 587-4242
- Go to http://hbe.ehawaii.gov, use the quickfile on the right side.
- Choose BB-1 & follow the steps.
- You may be subject to file as a “foreign” corp with the DCCA. The DCCA says that if you are a sole-proprietor it is up to you to file. Anyone else should file. There are some exemptions under section 414-431, but the DCCA cannot make a determination, you need to have your legal advisor make a determination. Unfortunately we cannot find the document to list it here. Fee for the FC-1 is $51 regular or $76 expedite. The DCCA filing is filed once, but there is an annual report every year, thereafter. Fee for the annual is $15 per year. Contact the DCCA at (808) 587-3222
- Go to http://hbe.ehawaii.gov, use the quickfile on the right side.
- Choose FC-1 & follow the steps.
- Attach a certificate of good standing to the FC-1. You can obtain one from your Sec of State in your originating state. This one can be filed online in the same Hawaii Business Express site.
- Here is the link to an FC-1 you can fill out and print to mail in with COGS,http://files.hawaii.gov/dcca/breg/registration/forms/fc-1-pdf.pdf. Here are the instructions,http://files.hawaii.gov/dcca/breg/registration/forms/fc-1-instr-pdf.pdf.
- You will need to have and continuously maintain a registered agent in the state of Hawaii.
- COLLECT G-17 To sell to customers that are tax-exempt and have a Reseller’s License, you will need to have them each sign (for your records) a form.
We give this information as a guide. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have all the necessary permits and licenses.