Rhode Island state fees
✓ Prices verified Oct 8, 2026- Formation fee: $150 + $6 online fee
- Annual report: $50 + $2.50 online fee every year, starting in year 2
- Minimum annual tax: $400 every year, starting in year 2
- The $400 minimum tax applies every year, even with no activity, and is not prorated.
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These charges come from the state, so they are the same whichever service forms your LLC. Missing them can cost penalties and, eventually, the LLC itself: see your LLC's yearly obligations.
What each service costs in Rhode Island
Three years with a registered agent, Rhode Island's fees included. Cheapest first; totals marked * include prices we could not confirm, so the real cost may be higher.
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| Service | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | 3-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $195 | $577.50 | $577.50 | $1,350 | Visit |
| Bizee | $156 | $601.50 | $601.50 | $1,359 | Visit |
| Inc Authority | $156 | $701.50 | $701.50 | $1,559 | Visit |
| Harbor Compliance | $354 | $611.50 | $611.50 | $1,577 | Visit |
| Tailor Brands | $355 | $651.50 | $651.50 | $1,658 | Visit |
| ZenBusiness | $355 | $651.50 | $651.50 | $1,658 | Visit |
| LegalZoom | $405 | $701.50 | $701.50 | $1,808 | Visit |
| doola | $453 | $749.50 | $749.50 | $1,952 | Visit |
| Swyft Filings | $752 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.50 | $2,849 | Visit |
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