Start a Rhode Island LLC
How to start an LLC in Rhode Island →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Rhode Island LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Rhode Island operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Rhode Island LLC
Rhode Island Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Rhode Island registered agent →
Every Rhode Island LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Rhode Island deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Rhode Island LLC at a glance
Formed with
Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
Rhode Island LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between February 1 and May 1 each year.
LLCs not taxed as a corporation owe Rhode Island's annual minimum corporate fee to the Division of Taxation, filed with Form RI-1065, even if the LLC conducted no business.
Must include "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company" at the end, and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Rhode Island register.
- A late penalty applies to annual reports not filed within the February 1 to May 1 window.
- Every LLC must keep a Resident Agent with a Rhode Island street address; P.O. boxes and virtual addresses are not allowed for the Resident Office.
Forming a Rhode Island LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Rhode Island LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Rhode Island?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Rhode Island, and file a Articles of Organization with the Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Rhode Island LLC cost?
Rhode Island charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Rhode Island LLC file an annual report?
Rhode Island LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between February 1 and May 1 each year.
Does Rhode Island tax LLCs?
LLCs not taxed as a corporation owe Rhode Island's annual minimum corporate fee to the Division of Taxation, filed with Form RI-1065, even if the LLC conducted no business.
Is an operating agreement required in Rhode Island?
No, but every Rhode Island LLC should have one.
