Rhode Island lesson 6 of 6
File the Rhode Island Annual Report
Rhode Island's ongoing filing is the annual report, due to the Department of State every calendar year after the year your LLC was formed, with a $50 fee.
What is due and when
Every LLC, corporation, partnership and benefit corporation registered with the RI Department of State must file an annual report each calendar year, excluding the year of formation, between February 1 and May 1. The $50 fee applies to LLCs. A courtesy reminder is mailed to the registered agent before February 1 each year, but receiving that reminder is not a condition of your filing duty.
File the annual report online through the Department of State's business portal. It is a short filing that confirms your resident agent, registered office and principal address on record.
If you miss it
Failure to file the annual report, or failure to maintain a resident agent and registered office, will result in revocation proceedings against the LLC. A revoked LLC loses its good standing and the protection of its registered name until it is reinstated.
Follow up directly with your resident agent every year around February to confirm the annual report was actually filed, rather than assuming the courtesy reminder alone will keep you on track.
Key takeaways
- The annual report costs $50 and must be filed between February 1 and May 1 each year after formation.
- Rhode Island mails a courtesy reminder, but filing on time is still your responsibility.
- Missing the filing or losing your resident agent can trigger revocation proceedings.
Frequently asked questions
Do I file an annual report in my first year?
No. The requirement starts the calendar year after the year the LLC was formed with the Department of State.
What happens if my Rhode Island LLC is revoked for not filing?
The Department of State can start revocation proceedings, and the LLC loses good standing and the protection of its name until it is reinstated by filing the outstanding reports and fees.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team