How to Apply for an RI Business Entity
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Businesses in Rhode Island need to be registered with the Rhode Island Secretary of State. The Secretary of State of Rhode Island is the primary custodian of important state records such as business registrations. Information on a Business Entity in Rhode Island can be located by the Rhode Island Secretary of State.
Another responsibility of the Secretary of State of Rhode Island is to dissolve a Business Entity that is no longer active.
Go over to the Rhode Island Secretary of State to start your search.
When you have your result, there will usually be several pieces of information about the Business Entity.
- Registered Name of Business Entity
- Corporate Number
- Status
- Mailing Address in Rhode Island
- Registered Agent in Rhode Island
- Agent Mailing Address
- Phone Contact Number
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