URS gets you set up quickly with a Rhode Island registered agent and responsive support from real people. Whether you are forming a new business or changing agents, we handle the process and keep you informed so nothing gets missed.
You will have a reliable in-state address for service of process and official notices, with fast forwarding and support when you need it.
If you are already registered in Rhode Island and would like to change the resident agent you have
on file, we can help with that as well. We will perform a free status check on your entity,
take care of the filing with the Secretary of State, and cover the Rhode Island state filing fee when you switch your registered agent to our service.
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A "Domestic" corporation will be incorporated in Rhode Island by filing Articles of Incorporation. The company name shall include one of the following words or an abbreviation of the word: "Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," or "Limited."
Filing Fees and Options
The minimum filing fee for Articles of Incorporation is $230 for less than 75,000,000 shares of
authorized stock. If the number of authorized shares is 75,000,000 or greater, contact the Division
of Business Services for fee information.
Documents may be filed by mail, in person, or online. In person and online filings are generally
processed in 24-48 hours from the time of receipt. If delivered in person after 4:00, the filing
will be processed the following day. If mailing, allow 7-10 business days.
Rhode Island utilizes an automated filing process and no longer issues a certificate upon completion
of the filing. Certificates are automatically generated and available online after the filing has
been completed. You must monitor the Secretary of State's website to obtain evidence of your filing.
For Corporations, an Annual Report will be due each year during the statutory filing period of January 1 - March 1. The first report is due in the year following registration with the Secretary of State. The Annual Report will be mailed to the Resident Agent. If the Annual Report is submitted more than 60 days prior to this designated period, it will be rejected and only the statutory filing fee will be refunded. This can be filed online. Filing fee is $50.
A "Foreign" corporation will be a corporation that was organized in another state and that wishes to register and conduct business in Rhode Island. You will file the Application for Certificate of Authority.
What else do I need to include?A Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Good Standing from the state of incorporation must accompany this filing. This Certificate must be dated with 60 days of the filing to Rhode Island.
Filing Fees and Options
The minimum filing fee for the Certificate of Authority is $310 for less than 75,000,000 shares
represented in Rhode Island. If the number of authorized shares is 75,000,000 or greater, contact
the Division of Business Services for fee information.
Documents may be filed by mail, in person, or online. In person and online filings are generally
processed in 24-48 hours from the time of receipt. If delivered in person after 4:00, the filing
will be processed the following day. If mailing, allow 7-10 business days.
Rhode Island utilizes an automated filing process and no longer issues a certificate upon completion
of the filing. Certificates are automatically generated and available online after the filing has
been completed. You must monitor the Secretary of State's website to obtain evidence of your filing.
For Corporations, an Annual Report will be due each year during the statutory filing period of January 1 - March 1. The first report is due in the year following registration with the Secretary of State. The Annual Report will be mailed to the Resident Agent. If the Annual Report is submitted more than 60 days prior to this designated period, it will be rejected and only the statutory filing fee will be refunded. This can be filed online. Filing fee is $50.
A "Domestic" LLC will be a limited liability company organized in Rhode Island by filing Articles of Organization. The name of the company must contain one of the following words or abbreviations: "Limited Liability Company," "LLC," "L.L.C," or the abbreviated letters in lowercase.
Filing Fees and OptionsThe fee for the Articles of Organization is $150.
Documents may be filed by mail, in person, or online. In person and online filings are generally
processed in 24-48 hours from the time of receipt. If delivered in person after 4:00, the filing
will be processed the following day. If mailing, allow 7-10 business days.
Rhode Island utilizes an automated filing process and no longer issues a certificate upon completion
of the filing. Certificates are automatically generated and available online after the filing has
been completed. You must monitor the Secretary of State's website to obtain evidence of your filing.
For Limited Liability Companies, an Annual Report will be due each year during the statutory filing period of September 1 - November 1. The first report is due in the year following registration with the Secretary of State. The Annual Report will be mailed to the Resident Agent. If the Annual Report is submitted more than 60 days prior to this designated period, it will be rejected and only the statutory filing fee will be refunded. This can be filed online. Filing fee is $50.
A "Foreign" LLC will be a limited liability company that was organized in another state that wishes to register to conduct business in Rhode Island. You will file the Application for Registration.
What else do I need to include?A Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Good Standing from the state of organization must accompany this filing. This Certificate must be dated with 60 days of the filing to Rhode Island.
Filing Fees and OptionsThe fee for this application is $150.
Documents may be filed by mail, in person, or online. In person and online filings are generally
processed in 24-48 hours from the time of receipt. If delivered in person after 4:00, the filing
will be processed the following day. If mailing, allow 7-10 business days.
Rhode Island utilizes an automated filing process and no longer issues a certificate upon completion
of the filing. Certificates are automatically generated and available online after the filing has
been completed. You must monitor the Secretary of State's website to obtain evidence of your filing.
For Limited Liability Companies, an Annual Report will be due each year during the statutory filing period of September 1 - November 1. The first report is due in the year following registration with the Secretary of State. The Annual Report will be mailed to the Resident Agent. If the Annual Report is submitted more than 60 days prior to this designated period, it will be rejected and only the statutory filing fee will be refunded. This can be filed online. Filing fee is $50.
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