Form a Business in Rhode Island

By LLCbyState Editorial Team · Editorial Team

Everything you need to form and maintain an LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, or DBA in Rhode Island. Filing fees and ongoing requirements are current for 2026.

Rhode Island at a glance

LLC filing fee$150

Corporation filing fee$230

DBA fee$50

Annual report$50 annual

Franchise taxCorporate minimum tax $400

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