Rhode Island annual reports, deadlines, and fees
Start with your entity type below. Rhode Island reporting schedules can differ for LLCs and corporations; a report may be annual, biennial, or not required for a particular entity type.
Open Rhode Island filing agency ↗Rhode Island LLC reports
Rhode Island LLC annual reports begin the calendar year after registration and are filed February 1 through May 1. The filing fee is $50, with a $3 online filing charge and $2.50 enhanced-access charge shown by the official page; a $25 penalty applies after May 31.
Rhode Island corporation reports
Business corporations likewise file annual reports beginning the year after registration, during February 1 through May 1. The Department of State fee is $50, with the same published online/enhanced-access charges and a $25 late penalty after May 31.
Rhode Island franchise and business taxes
Rhode Island imposes a separate minimum annual tax of $400 on registered for-profit corporations and LLCs through the Division of Taxation, owed whether or not business is conducted and not prorated. The Department of State annual-report fee is separate; income and other tax calculations can add to the minimum.
A registry report and a tax filing can have different deadlines and payment recipients. Check both before considering the year complete.
Late fees and missed-report penalties
For LLCs and business corporations, the official annual-report table states a $25 penalty applied June 1 after the May 1 filing period and statutory grace period. Tax delinquency can produce separate interest and penalties through the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
Administrative dissolution and notices
Failure to file annual reports, pay required amounts, or maintain a registered agent/office can lead to revocation or administrative termination. The Department sends reminders and may begin revocation proceedings when mail is returned; the exact cure and notice period depends on entity type and statute.
Reinstate a Rhode Island business
Search the Corporate Database, identify the revocation reason, file every missing annual report, restore the registered agent and Rhode Island street office, pay Department charges and penalties, and submit the applicable reinstatement/revocation-cure filing. Separately clear the Division of Taxation and licensing obligations, then confirm active status and order evidence.
Reinstatement costs and back taxes
Reinstatement totals include missing $50 annual reports, the $25 late penalty for each applicable report, current reinstatement/document fees, and any online charges. The separate $400 minimum annual tax and accumulated tax interest/penalties may be owed to the Division of Taxation.
Check the entity’s current Rhode Island status →Before submitting your report
- Match the legal name and entity number to the official record.
- Confirm the reporting period, current addresses, and agent information.
- Save the accepted filing and receipt, then check that the record reflects the update.
Need formal proof after filing? See Rhode Island certificate fees and ordering options.