Forming LLC in Rhode Island

The Process

Rhode Island limited liability companies are formed by filing Articles of Organization with Rhode Island Secretary of State. The entire filing process takes 5-7 business days. To learn more about forming an LLC in Rhode Island you can visit Rhode Island State government website.

Name Identifiers and Abbreviations

The name of the Rhode Island limited liability company must end with one of the following words/abbreviations:

• LLC
• L.L.C.
• Limited Liability Company

Operating Agreement

The Operating Agreement helps protect your company’s limited liability status and prevents your company from being run by the default rules created by your state. Although Rhode Island does not mandate all LLCs to have Operating Agreement, it is highly recommended that you have one drafted.

Additional Filings

Depending on the nature of your business some additional filings could be necessary to complete the proper set up of your LLC. Click on the items below to learn about each:

• EIN (tax ID)
• Sales Tax Registration
• Payroll Registration & Business Licensing

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