Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Rhode Island
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Rhode Island, and the fee.
Short answer: An LLC that wants to do business under another name files a fictitious business name statement with the Secretary of State (through the Corporate Online Filing System or Form 624A). R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 7-16-9(b), 7-16-65(9); RI Department of State, RI Trade Names; Update Your Business Information
| DBA / assumed name | An LLC that wants to do business under another name files a fictitious business name statement with the Secretary of State (through the Corporate Online Filing System or Form 624A). By statute, filing a fictitious business name statement or an abandonment of its use costs fifty dollars ($50.00). Unincorporated businesses register trade names separately through the Department of State's trade name system. |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name must end with the words "limited liability company" or the letters "l.l.c." (upper or lower case, with or without punctuation); a low-profit LLC must end with "low-profit, limited liability company" or "L3C". It must be distinguishable from other names on the Secretary of State's records. A name can be reserved for one hundred twenty (120) days; the reservation fee is fifty dollars ($50.00). |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Rhode Island?
An LLC that wants to do business under another name files a fictitious business name statement with the Secretary of State (through the Corporate Online Filing System or Form 624A). By statute, filing a fictitious business name statement or an abandonment of its use costs fifty dollars ($50.00). Unincorporated businesses register trade names separately through the Department of State's trade name system.
What are the LLC name requirements in Rhode Island?
The name must end with the words "limited liability company" or the letters "l.l.c." (upper or lower case, with or without punctuation); a low-profit LLC must end with "low-profit, limited liability company" or "L3C". It must be distinguishable from other names on the Secretary of State's records. A name can be reserved for one hundred twenty (120) days; the reservation fee is fifty dollars ($50.00).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.