Short answer: $156 to file, about $556 in year one, and about $450 a year after that. $156 online formation plus the inescapable $400 minimum tax applied to the year of formation.
We've pulled these figures from the Secretary of State, Division of Business Services's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$556
$156 online formation plus the inescapable $400 minimum tax applied to the year of formation.
Each year after
$450
$50 annual report plus $400 minimum tax.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $156 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $195 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $156 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $355 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island's LLC filing fee is $156. That's the 10th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Rhode Island runs $52 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $156 | 10 of 51 |
| Connecticut | $120 | 23 of 51 |
| Massachusetts | $520 | 1 of 51 |
| New York | $200 | 7 of 51 |
| Vermont | $155 | 11 of 51 |
| New Hampshire | $102 | 28 of 51 |
Rhode Island fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form 400) | $156 | $150 statutory paper fee plus an unavoidable $6 enhanced access fee for online filing. |
| Annual Report (Form 632) | $50 | annual, February 1 to May 1 |
| Minimum state tax | $400 | Owed regardless of income |
| Name reservation (optional) | $50 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $20 | Requires filing Form 642. |
| Amendment | $52.5 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $22 | |
| Certificate of Authority | $150 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Dissolution (Form 404) | $50 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $50 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Rhode Island questions
What is the Rhode Island LLC filing fee?
$156 for Articles of Organization (Form 400). $150 statutory paper fee plus an unavoidable $6 enhanced access fee for online filing.
How much does a Rhode Island LLC cost per year?
About $450 a year in state fees. $50 annual report plus $400 minimum tax.
Does Rhode Island charge a minimum LLC tax?
Yes. Strict $400 minimum annual corporate tax on every LLC regardless of profit or activity. Pass-through income taxed up to 5.99%.
Is it cheaper to file a Rhode Island LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Rhode Island?
Does not offer a paid expedited processing tier.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.