Rhode Island LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Rhode Island before you file, then see Rhode Island's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Rhode Island
Filing Fee
$150
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
$50
Due between February 1 and May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC
Name Reservation
$50
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Rhode Island?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Rhode Island costs $150. After that, the annual report costs $50 a year and is due between February 1 and May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. Every Rhode Island LLC also owes the state’s $400 minimum tax each year.

  • Articles of Organization

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $150

  • Annual Report

    Due between February 1 and May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. Filing online adds $2.50. Source →

    $50

  • Annual minimum tax

    Paid to the Division of Taxation every year the LLC exists, even if it doesn’t do business. Source →

    $400 a year

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $50

  • Fictitious business nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $50

Checked against official Rhode Island sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Rhode Island

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Rhode Island requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Processing Time

The Secretary of State processes filings within one to three business days. Rhode Island doesn’t offer expedited service.

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Contact the Rhode Island Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Fax

401-222-3879

Address Information

Mailing Address

Corporations Division, 148 W. River Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615

Physical Address

Corporations Division, 148 W. River Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615

Official Rhode Island Resources

Rhode Island LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Rhode Island’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Rhode Island law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-9). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Rhode Island law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-9). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Rhode Island name reservation costs $50 and holds the name for 120 days.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Rhode Island costs $150. After that, the annual report costs $50 a year and is due between February 1 and May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. Every Rhode Island LLC also owes the state’s $400 minimum tax each year.

The Secretary of State processes filings within one to three business days. Rhode Island doesn’t offer expedited service.

Yes, Rhode Island requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Rhode Island requires an annual report ($50), due between February 1 and May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. Annual minimum tax: $400 a year. Paid to the Division of Taxation every year the LLC exists, even if it doesn’t do business. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

File a fictitious business name statement with the Secretary of State for $50. It stays in effect until you abandon it.

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