How to form an LLC in Rhode Island for $0 service fee.
Rhode Island state filing fee is $150. Standard processing is 1 to 2 weeks. We file Articles of Organization with the Rhode Island Department of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Rhode Island Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Rhode Island.
Smallest US state by area. Strong healthcare and education clusters. State income tax 3.75-5.99%. Coastal economy with tourism, yachting, and Naval Station Newport.
Where Rhode Island businesses are based.
You can form your Rhode Island LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Rhode Island formation rules at a glance.
- $150 filing fee, $50 annual report
- Processing: 1 to 2 weeks (standard only)
- Filed with the Rhode Island Department of State in Providence
- Top industries: Healthcare, Education (Brown University), Tourism
Our take Form here if you operate in Rhode Island.
Business Services Division processes LLC formations from Providence. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $50 annual report.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 2 WEEKSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Rhode Island, in four steps.
Rhode Island vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Rhode Island compares.
Rhode Island business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Rhode Island-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Rhode Island-specific LLC questions.
When is the RI annual report due?
Why is Newport a defense hub?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Rhode Island?
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Do I need to live in Rhode Island to form an LLC there?
What is a Rhode Island Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Rhode Island LLC?
Start your Rhode Island LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Rhode Island Department of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Rhode Island Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Rhode Island.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.