Hawai'i Compliance Express
New and renewal applications will require a Tax Compliance Report (TCR) from the IRS, which can be downloaded for free at:
Tax Exempt Organizations can also submit a Letter of Determination. If you are unable to obtain a TCR or Letter of Determination, an IRS Compliance Waiver may be requested
from the Department of Taxation.
Please upload the TCR, Letter of Determination, or DoTax Waiver by clicking on your Status and editing your application.
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Welcome to Hawaii Compliance Express
HCE saves you time and hassle by providing an online "Certificate of Compliance" for your business
What is Hawaii Compliance Express?
Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) is an electronic system that provides vendors, contractors and service providers doing business with state or county agencies to quickly and
easily document that they are compliant with applicable laws. HCE expedites your ability to furnish proof of compliance with the requirements of
103D-310(c), HRS
This single certificate eliminates the need to obtain individual copies of clearances with the following agencies:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Compliance Report (TCR)
Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) - Form LIR27
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) - Form COGS
Department of Taxation (DOTAX) - Form A-6
Under Hawaii law, you must provide proof of compliance in order to receive a contract worth $2,500 or more with state and county government entities in Hawaii.
What's included with my HCE registration?
Registered HCE vendors receive a full year of service
Automatic submission of information to pertinent government certifying agencies
Automatic e-mail notification of status changes
Unlimited access by state and county government entities to print the certificate for their use
Ready to sign up?
If you are buyer, do not register as vendor. Please contact your
HANDS department administrator
for
access.
If you are a vendor, you will need:
Taxpayer Identification Number (FEIN or SSN)
Hawaii Tax ID #
if applicable
Unemployment Insurance ID (UI ID #)
if applicable
Tax Compliance Report (TCR) -
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Valid credit card for the $12 annual fee
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