Rhode Island Secretary of State

The Rhode Island Secretary of State governs Rhode Island business filings.  Whether it’s a Rhode Island corporation, Rhode Island LLC, Rhode Island nonprofit, or any type of business entity; you create or register your company with the Rhode Island Secretary of State.

Rhode Island Secretary of State

Contact info:
Voice: (401) 222-3040
Fax: (401)222-3879

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

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You can start your Rhode Island business yourself, but if you would like help doing so, you can sign up for our business formation services.

Cons

There is nothing good about doing business in Rhode Island.  Super high fees with everything, super high taxes, and minimum tax payments to the Rhode Island Department of Revenue.  It’s rough to do business in Rhode Island.