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How to Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in Rhode Island

Rhode Island dissolves LLCs for failure to file annual reports by November 1 each year with the Secretary of State. ResurrectOS handles the entire filing process — from status verification to Certificate of Good Standing — starting within 48 hours.

$100
State Filing Fee
21 days
Processing Time
No
Tax Clearance Required
$25/yr
Late Penalty Per Year
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Step-by-step process

Rhode Island LLC Reinstatement: The Exact Steps

Rhode Island dissolves LLCs for failure to file annual reports by November 1 each year with the Secretary of State. The path back requires filing a reinstatement application with the correct state agency and clearing all outstanding fees.

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Your business name is at risk: Once dissolved, your Rhode Island business name can be claimed by another party. Every day you remain dissolved increases that risk. Act quickly.

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Verify status with Rhode Island SOS

Search the Rhode Island Secretary of State Business Filings portal to confirm dissolution status and delinquent annual report history.

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Calculate delinquent annual reports

RI annual reports are $50/year with $25/year penalties. Determine how many years are outstanding and total the fees owed.

1 day
3

Confirm registered agent

Rhode Island requires a registered agent with a physical RI street address. Verify your agent or appoint a new one.

1–2 days
4

File Reinstatement Application with RI SOS

Submit the Application for Reinstatement to the Rhode Island Secretary of State with the $100 filing fee plus all delinquent annual report fees and penalties.

Filing day
5

Processing takes approximately 21 days

Standard processing in Rhode Island is approximately 21 days.

~21 days
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Obtain Certificate of Good Standing

After reinstatement, request a Certificate of Good Standing from the RI SOS.

After approval
Why businesses get dissolved

Common Rhode Island Dissolution Reasons

Understanding why your LLC was dissolved helps you correct the underlying cause — which is required before reinstatement can be approved.

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Missed Annual Reports

Annual reports are required by November 1 each year.

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Registered Agent Failure

Agent resigned, moved, or address on file is invalid.

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Accumulated Penalties

$50 annual report + $25/year penalty. Three years delinquent = $225 in back fees before the $100 reinstatement filing fee.

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Voluntary Dissolution

Members filed Articles of Dissolution.

Common questions

Rhode Island Reinstatement FAQ

Can I reinstate my Rhode Island LLC myself?+
Yes. File through the Rhode Island Secretary of State online portal.
How long does Rhode Island reinstatement take?+
Approximately 21 days for standard processing.
What are my total back fees?+
$50 annual report + $25 penalty per year, plus the $100 reinstatement fee. Two years delinquent = $150 in back reports + $100 reinstatement = $250 in state fees.
Is tax clearance required in Rhode Island?+
No. Rhode Island does not require tax clearance from the Division of Taxation for LLC reinstatement.
Is my business name protected while dissolved?+
No. Dissolved entity names can be claimed by others in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island State Fees
Reinstatement filing fee$100
Annual report fee$50/year
Tax clearanceNot required
Processing time~21 days
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