Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
November 1
Fee
$50
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
Varies — check SoS
Sos Filing Url
https://www.sos.ri.gov
How to File
1
Gather Required LLC Information
Collect your Rhode Island LLC's current registered agent information, principal office address, member/manager details, and any changes from the previous year.
2
Access the Rhode Island Secretary of State Portal
Visit the Rhode Island Secretary of State website at sos.ri.gov and navigate to the business services section to find the annual report filing system.
3
Complete the Annual Report Form
Fill out all required fields including LLC name, registered agent details, principal business address, and current member or manager information. Review for accuracy before submitting.
4
Pay the $50 Filing Fee
Submit the required $50 annual report fee using the accepted payment methods (typically credit card for online filing or check for mail submissions).
5
Save Confirmation and Update Records
After successful filing, save your confirmation receipt and update your LLC's internal records with any reported changes for future reference.
Ready to file your annual report?
Go directly to the Rhode Island Secretary of State portal.
If you file your Rhode Island LLC annual report late, the Rhode Island Secretary of State will impose a penalty of $25 for each month or partial month the report remains overdue, beginning the day after the June 30 deadline. Your LLC will immediately lose its good standing status, which prevents you from entering into contracts, opening business accounts, or defending lawsuits in Rhode Island courts. After 60 days of delinquency, the Secretary of State may administratively dissolve your LLC without further notice, effectively terminating your business entity. Reinstatement requires filing a Reinstatement Application (Form LLC-12) and paying a $100 reinstatement fee plus any accumulated penalties. To avoid these consequences, file your Form LLC-3 annual report by June 30 each year. If you've already missed the deadline, contact the Rhode Island Secretary of State immediately at (401) 222-3040 to determine your current penalty amount and file your delinquent report without delay.
You can file your Rhode Island LLC annual report online through the Rhode Island Secretary of State's website at sos.ri.gov or by mail to the Rhode Island Secretary of State, Corporations Unit, 50 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903.
Online filing is the fastest method—you'll complete Form LLC-1 (Annual Report) directly on the portal and receive immediate electronic confirmation. The filing fee is $50, payable by credit card during online submission. Mail filing requires the same form, but processing takes 5–7 business days, and you must include a check or money order for $50 made payable to the Rhode Island Secretary of State.
Your annual report is due by the anniversary date of your LLC's formation each year. Filing late incurs a $25 penalty and risks administrative dissolution of your LLC, which suspends your ability to conduct business in Rhode Island.
To proceed, visit sos.ri.gov, locate the "File Online" button under the Business Services section, and have your Rhode Island LLC number and current member information ready.
Rhode Island charges a $50 annual report filing fee that you must submit directly to the Rhode Island Secretary of State, Business Services Division. This fee applies regardless of whether you file online through the Secretary of State's portal or submit a paper Form LLC-1 by mail. The $50 payment is non-refundable and must accompany your annual report submission by the June 1st deadline each year. For Rhode Island LLC owners, this means budgeting $50 annually as a mandatory compliance cost beyond initial formation fees. Failing to pay this fee results in your LLC losing good standing status, which can expose you to personal liability and prevent you from conducting business legally in the state. To proceed, visit the Rhode Island Secretary of State website, download the current LLC annual report form, and prepare your $50 payment through their preferred method when filing.
Rhode Island LLC annual reports are due by November 1st each year to the Rhode Island Secretary of State, Division of Commercial Licensing. The filing fee is $50, payable to the State of Rhode Island. You must submit Form LLC-5 (Annual Report of Limited Liability Company) with updated member information, business address, and registered agent details. Filing after November 1st triggers a $25 late penalty plus potential administrative penalties for non-compliance. Missing the deadline also risks your LLC's good standing status, which could jeopardize liability protection and your ability to conduct business legally in Rhode Island. To avoid complications, submit your report by mid-October through the Secretary of State's online portal or by mail. Verify your current registered agent information now, as this must be current on your annual report to prevent rejection and resubmission delays.
Rhode Island does not offer blanket exemptions from annual report filing requirements for active LLCs. The Rhode Island Secretary of State requires all operating limited liability companies to submit an annual report and pay the $150 filing fee by the deadline to maintain active status.
The only entities excused from this requirement are LLCs that have been officially dissolved or administratively dissolved by the state. If your LLC has ceased operations, you must file a Certificate of Dissolution to avoid continued annual filing obligations and associated penalties.
For LLCs in good standing, missing the annual report deadline triggers administrative dissolution, which removes your legal right to conduct business in Rhode Island. This can jeopardize contracts, liability protection, and your ability to sue or defend lawsuits.
If your LLC is currently inactive but may resume operations, file the annual report on time to preserve your standing. Contact the Rhode Island Secretary of State Business Services Division at (401) 222-3040 to discuss your specific situation before the next deadline.
