Start a Limited Liability Company in Rhode Island

Once the organizer has made up a mind to open a Limited Liability Company in the State of Rhode Island, the first step come into the mind that where to start to register the LLC in the state of  Rhode Island.

You need to follow the following guidelines to register in an LLC in Rhode Island for the smooth, easy, simple and instant set up.

Where to go to file an LLC in Rhode Island?

An Articles of Organization should be filed with the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Office of the Secretary of State (Division Of Business Services) to organize an LLC.

Is my LLC Name available or distinguishable in RI?

• You can either call the RI Secretary of state or follow the following steps to check the entity name availability in Rhode Island.

How can you check the LLC name availability online in RI?

• You can check active and nonactive entities in Rhode Island
• You can Search by Entity Name and use the extension next to the LLC name (LLC, L..L.C OR Limited Liability Company).
• You can search LLC name by Identification Numberin Rhode Island.
•  Search LLC name in Rhode Ianad by Filing Number
• Search by an Individual (Officer, Director, members, owners etc.)
• You can check the name availability by the agent
• You can Search entity name availabilty by a Business Address
• You can also Search it by Business Purpose

What information do you need to set Up an LLC in Rhode Island?

• The name of the Limited Liability Company
• The street address of the Limited Liability Company and PO Box is not acceptable)
• Under the terms of these Articles of Organization and any written operating agreement made or intended to be made,the limited liability company is intended to be treated for purposes of federal income taxation as partnership, a corporation or  disregarded as an entity separate from its member.
• The purpose of the Limited Liability Company is being formed.
• Any additional provision can be included in the Articles of the Organization.
• The Limited Liability Company is going to be managed by a member or manager.
• Date when these Articles of Organization will be effective
• Name and address of the organizer(s).
• Signature of the authorized person

Why do you need an Employer Identification Number for Rhode Island LLC?

An EIN must be applied to the Internal Revenue Service to open a bank account and filing taxes in the State of Rhode Island.

Do you need a Sales and Excise Tax License in Rhode Island?

You must follow the sales tax, registration process, if the business is involved to sell retail products or providing taxable services. It can be registered online.

Limited Liability Company Registration For Non US Resident in Rhode Island

A non US resident can also form an LLC in Rhode Island without a social security number whether physically present or not.

Estimated processing time to Register LLC in Rhode Island

The state estimated time to process your application for articles of organization in Rhode island is 5-7 working days.

How to maintain a Limited Liability Company in Rhode Island?

• The limited liability company is responsible for filing an annual report each calendar year, excluding the year of organization, between September 1 and November 1.
• A Registered agent address must be maintained to keep the company in good standing.
• An LLC can be used a Corporation or an S Corporation for the tax purposes only. Form 8830 a Form 2553 file to the Internal Revenue Service for the approval.
• The operating agreement is also recommended to maintain for your LLC registered in Rhode Island.