How to Start a Rhode Island LLC
Rhode Island LLC Formation – Basics & Helpful Information
This article is meant to be a general overview of the Rhode Island LLC formation process; including information about how to start a Rhode Island LLC and other basic issues related to Rhode Island LLCs.
Rhode Island LLC Filing Fees
The Rhode Island filing fee for the Articles of Organization (to create an Rhode Island LLC) is $150.00. If you would like to file online, an additional $6.00 will be charged.
Rhode Island Filing Time
Regular processing time generally takes less than 30 business days.
Rhode Island Annual Compliance Requirements
Rhode Island LLCs are required to file annual reports between September 1st and November 1st. The annual filing fee is $50 with a $25 late penalty that will come due if the annual report is not filed by December 1st.
Form an LLC in Rhode Island
You can use this checklist to help guide you through the process of forming a Rhode Island LLC:
Step 1: Decide on a Business Name
Step 2: Register your LLC with the State
Step 3: Create and Sign the LLC's Governing Document
Step 4: Get an EIN
Step 5: Get Licenses and Permits
Registering a Foreign LLC in Rhode Island
Helpful Tips & Information
Use an LLC formation service like IncFile to help you form an LLC in Rhode Island. They have LLC formation packages starting at $49 (plus the state filing fee).
Links
Rhode Island Secretary of State
Rhode Island Articles of Organization – Online Filing
Rhode Island Articles of Organization – Paper Form
Rhode Island Annual Report – Paper Form
Rhode Island Name Search
Rhode Island Document Library
Rhode Island Fictitious Business Name Statement
Rhode Island Licensing and Permitting
Online EIN Application (for the LLC’s Federal Tax ID)
USPTO (Federal) Trademark Search