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38 Home Businesses You Can Start Without a License in Hawaii

These occupations don't require a state-issued occupational license in Hawaii. You still need basic business registration (LLC or sole prop), but you can skip the licensing fees, training requirements, and exams.

38 license-free · 64 require a license · LLC cost: $51

No License

38

License Required

64

LLC Cost

$51

Sales Tax

4%

Construction and Home Services

Median

$38.01/hr

Annual

$79,060

Full guide →

Median

$29.13/hr

Annual

$60,600

Full guide →

Median

$21.95/hr

Annual

$45,650

Full guide →
Upholsterer
No license

Median

$16.17/hr

Annual

$33,640

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Animals, Agriculture, and Outdoors

Animal Trainer
No license

Median

$34.65/hr

Annual

$72,080

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Median

$32.15/hr

Annual

$66,870

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Taxidermist
No license

Median

$23.50/hr

Annual

$48,880

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Median

$22.92/hr

Annual

$47,670

Full guide →
Florist
No license

Median

$17.61/hr

Annual

$36,630

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Nursery Worker
No license

Median

$17.36/hr

Annual

$36,110

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Packer
No license

Median

$16.42/hr

Annual

$34,150

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Entertainment and Hospitality

Health

Median

$25.09/hr

Annual

$52,180

Full guide →

Median

$21.82/hr

Annual

$45,380

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Median

$21.57/hr

Annual

$44,870

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Median

$20.69/hr

Annual

$43,040

Full guide →

Median

$20.44/hr

Annual

$42,510

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Other

Median

$22.87/hr

Annual

$47,580

Full guide →

Median

$18.29/hr

Annual

$38,040

Full guide →

Education

Transportation and Machinery

What You Still Need (Even Without a License)

Business Registration

Form an LLC ($51 in Hawaii) or register as a sole proprietor. An LLC protects your personal assets.

EIN (Tax ID)

Free from IRS.gov. Required for opening a business bank account and filing taxes. Takes 5 minutes online.

Home Occupation Permit

Most cities/counties require a permit to run a business from home. Usually $0-150. Check your local zoning office.

Business Insurance

General liability insurance runs $15-40/month for home businesses. Protects you from lawsuits and property damage claims.

Data: Institute for Justice License to Work 3. BLS OEWS May 2024 (wage data). "No license" means no state-issued occupational license — local permits and general business registration may still apply.