Rhode Island Nonprofit cost
Forming a nonprofit in Rhode Island costs $35 in state fees in year one, then about $20 a year to stay in good standing.
Forming a Rhode Island Nonprofit
You file Articles of Incorporation, nonprofit with the Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. The state fee is $35. See the official fee.
Every year after
- Non-Profit Corporation Annual Report (Form 631): $20, filed every year. Due: Filed between February 1 and May 1 each year.
- First one: Between February 1 and May 1 of the year after incorporation (the year of incorporation is excluded).
- If you're late: $25 penalty if not filed by May 31 ($45 total with the report).
- Official report page
Worth knowing
- Formation costs $150 for an LLC, $230 for a corporation, and $35 for a nonprofit.
- Every LLC and corporation owes Rhode Island's $400 minimum tax/annual charge each year, including the formation year, whether or not it does business.
- Annual reports ($50 for businesses, $20 for nonprofits) are filed February 1 to May 1, with a $25 penalty after May 31.
- Administrative revocation does not stop fees and the $400 tax from accruing; only formal dissolution does.
Registered agent
Rhode Island requires a registered agent. Agent must have a Rhode Island street address (registered office) where they can be found during business hours; PO boxes, postal/shipping company addresses, and virtual addresses are not allowed. The owner can serve. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $50 | |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $50 | Fictitious Business Name Statement filed with the Department of State by corporations and LLCs ($50; $20 for nonprofits). Sole proprietors and general partnerships register a trade name with the city or town clerk. |
| Expedited processing | — | Not offered |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.