Rhode Island LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Rhode Island in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Rhode Island LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (mail filing) | $150 | cite |
| Annual Report (due Nov 1 each year) | $50 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, yearly) | $125 | cite |
| Division of Taxation registration (separate state tax ID) | $0 | cite |
| Year-1 total (standard timeline) | ~$400 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Rhode Island Annual Reports are due by November 1st every year with a $50 fee; late filings incur penalties and can lead to administrative dissolution.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services/corporations
- https://www.ri.gov/taxation/
- https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/registered-agent/rhode-island
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- Full Rhode Island LLC formation guide — 6 steps, FAQ, tool comparisons
- Northwest Registered Agent — $125/yr for Rhode Island
- Mercury — free business checking
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