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State Compliance Guide

Rhode Island Business Compliance

Everything you need to know about forming and maintaining a business entity in Rhode Island.

Annual Report Due

Anniversary

Processing Time

1-3 business days

Annual Report State Filing Fee

$150

Registered Agent

Required

Rhode Island State Filing Fees

Filing TypeDue DateCLS FeeState Processing TimeState Fee
FormationN/A$1007-10 days$150
Annual ReportAnniversary$507-10 days$50
Franchise TaxAnniversary—N/AFrom $500
AmendmentN/A$1007-10 days$50
DissolutionN/A$10010-15 days$50
Foreign QualificationN/A$10010-15 days$150

* State fees are subject to change. Contact the Secretary of State for current fee schedules.

Key Compliance Requirements

  • Annual Report filing
  • Franchise Tax payment
  • Registered Agent maintenance

Important Deadlines

Annual ReportAnniversary of formation
Franchise TaxMarch 15

Franchise Tax Information

Franchise Tax Applies

Franchise tax minimum of $500 for corporations

Important Notes for Rhode Island

  • 1.Rhode Island has a $500 minimum franchise tax
  • 2.Annual report due on anniversary

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Our specialists can handle all your Rhode Island business compliance needs.

State Information

AbbreviationRI
CapitalProvidence
State Filing Fee$150

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$100

+ state fees

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$100

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Dissolution/Withdrawal

$100

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Rhode Island State Resources

Secretary of State

Official Website(401) 222-3040

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