The Articles of Organization fee for a Rhode Island LLC is $150. The annual report fee is $50, filed between February 1 and May 1.
Official sourceWhat does Rhode Island charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization on Form 400 with the Rhode Island Department of State. |
|---|---|
| Formation charges | $150 for the Articles of Organization. |
| Recurring filing | $50 annual report. Online filing carries a $2.50 enhanced access fee. |
| First and later due dates | File each calendar year from February 1 to May 1, excluding the year of formation. The late penalty of $25 is applied on June 1. |
| Registered agent and office | A Rhode Island LLC needs a registered agent and registered office. The agent must be a Rhode Island resident or an entity qualified to do business in the state, with a Rhode Island street address that is not a P.O. box. |
| Taxes and other costs | The state filing fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service. |
When is the Rhode Island LLC annual report due?
The annual report is filed each calendar year between February 1 and May 1, excluding the year of formation. The fee is $50, with a $2.50 enhanced access fee online. A $25 late penalty applies from June 1.
Who can be the Rhode Island registered agent?
The agent must be a Rhode Island resident or an incorporated entity qualified to do business in the state. The registered office needs a Rhode Island street address. P.O. boxes and shipping or postal company addresses are not allowed. The agent must be available during normal business hours.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check Rhode Island tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the Rhode Island filing fees?
The state filing fees do not include state tax registration, local licenses or paid agent service.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Form 400 Articles of Organization - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Annual report filing - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Registered agents - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Rhode Island?
$150 for the Articles of Organization.
How much is the Rhode Island LLC annual report?
$50, plus a $2.50 enhanced access fee online.
When is the Rhode Island annual report due?
Between February 1 and May 1 each calendar year, excluding the year of formation.
What is the Rhode Island late penalty?
$25, applied on June 1.
Can a P.O. box be a Rhode Island registered office?
No. It needs a Rhode Island street address.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.