Starting an LLC in Rhode Island
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Rhode Island costs $150 to file the Articles of Organization (Form 400) with the Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. After that, Annual Report is due filed in the February 1 to May 1 window each year; a $25 late penalty attaches on June 1. Online filing adds a small enhanced-access surcharge of about $2.50 on top of the $50 fee. Note that RI LLCs also owe a minimum $400 annual tax to the Division of Taxation, which is a separate obligation from this filing.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form 400) | $150 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Report | $50 | Filed in the February 1 to May 1 window each year; a $25 late penalty attaches on June 1. Online filing adds a small enhanced-access surcharge of about $2.50 on top of the $50 fee. Note that RI LLCs also owe a minimum $400 annual tax to the Division of Taxation, which is a separate obligation from this filing. |
Registered agent
Rhode Island requires one. Rhode Island calls the role a Resident Agent and requires every LLC to keep one on file at a Rhode Island street address, the Resident Office, where the agent can actually be reached during ordinary business hours.
What you owe after year one
Filed in the February 1 to May 1 window each year; a $25 late penalty attaches on June 1. Online filing adds a small enhanced-access surcharge of about $2.50 on top of the $50 fee. Note that RI LLCs also owe a minimum $400 annual tax to the Division of Taxation, which is a separate obligation from this filing.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization (Form 400)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3 on 2026-09-05. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Rhode Island?”, checked 2026-09-05. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-rhode-island.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Rhode Island?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization (Form 400) is $150.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Rhode Island?
The Articles of Organization (Form 400), filed with the Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division.
Does Rhode Island require an annual report for an LLC?
Filed in the February 1 to May 1 window each year; a $25 late penalty attaches on June 1. Online filing adds a small enhanced-access surcharge of about $2.50 on top of the $50 fee. Note that RI LLCs also owe a minimum $400 annual tax to the Division of Taxation, which is a separate obligation from this filing.
Do I need a registered agent in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island calls the role a Resident Agent and requires every LLC to keep one on file at a Rhode Island street address, the Resident Office, where the agent can actually be reached during ordinary business hours.