Form a corporation in Rhode Island
Rhode Island charges $230 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Rhode Island Department of State.
Rhode Island details
- Corporation filing fee
- $230
- Corporation annual report$75 if late; plus $2.50 online fee; separate $400 min tax to Taxation
- $50
Filing office: Rhode Island Department of State. Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. Source
Start my Rhode Island corporation
$238 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.
Questions
How much does it cost to incorporate in Rhode Island?
The state charges $230. With our Basic package, the total is $238.
LLC or corporation?
Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Rhode Island LLC page to compare fees.
Who approves it?
The Rhode Island Department of State. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.