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Rhode Island LLC filing fee: $150
Checked against the Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division page on 2026-10-19
$150state filing fee
Form 400Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division
Form 400 Revised 03/2026revision shown on the official page
To form a Rhode Island limited liability company you file Form 400, Articles of Organization for a Domestic Limited Liability Company with the Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. The official Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division text states the fee:
Articles of Organization DOMESTIC Limited Liability Company - Filing Fee: $150.00
Rhode Island at a glance
| Online vs paper | One fee; pay by check by mail, or cash, card or check in person |
|---|---|
| Recurring state filing | Annual report each calendar year, except the year of formation |
| Confirmation | No mailed confirmation; evidence of filing is retrieved from the state database |
| Registered agent | Rhode Island street address, not a P.O. Box |
How to pay
| Filing method | Payment accepted (official wording) |
|---|---|
| Mail or in person | The filing fee is payable either by mail via check made payable to RI Department of State or in person via cash, credit card, or check at the Business Services Division, 148 W. River Street, Ste. 1, Providence, RI 02904. |
Where to send a paper filing
- In person: Business Services Division, 148 W. River Street, Ste. 1, Providence, RI 02904
What the form asks for
In the order of the official instructions for Form 400:
- LLC name including "Limited Liability Company" or L.L.C., distinguishable from names on file.
- Resident agent: a Rhode Island resident or an entity qualified in the state, with a Rhode Island street address (not a P.O. Box).
- How the LLC will be treated for federal income tax purposes: partnership, corporation, or disregarded entity.
- Principal address, or "not yet determined".
- Whether the LLC is member-managed or manager-managed.
- Effective date: the date received, or a later date.
- Authorized person's signature.
Also stated by the Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division
- Successful filings do not result in a mailed confirmation; the form says to retrieve evidence of filing from the state's corporate database.
- The form states the entity files an annual report each calendar year, excluding the year it was formed.
Official sources
- https://docs.sos.ri.gov/documents/BusinessServices/400-articles-of-organization.pdf — Form 400 (Revised 03/2026): fee, payment, items, confirmation, annual report (checked 2026-10-19)
This is general information copied from the official page, not legal or tax advice. Fees change; if the official page shows a different number, the official page is correct — please tell us so we can update this page.