Rhode Island · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in Rhode Island
Rhode Island lets an LLC that has been revoked apply for reinstatement within 20 years 1.
Start my Rhode Island reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in Rhode Island?
Yes. In Rhode Island the Secretary of State may withdraw a certificate of revocation and reinstate the LLC in good standing, as if its certificate of organization had not been revoked. 1
Rhode Island lets the Secretary of State withdraw a certificate of revocation and reinstate the LLC within 20 years after the certificate of revocation was issued. 1
Last checked .What it costs in Rhode Island
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in Rhode Island
Catch up on filings
Rhode Island requires the LLC to file the documents it failed to file earlier and pay a penalty of $50 for each year or part of year since the revocation. 1
Tax clearance
Rhode Island requires the LLC to file a certificate of good standing from the Division of Taxation as part of reinstatement. 1
Check the name
In Rhode Island, if another entity has reserved or registered the same name, the reinstated LLC must amend its articles to use a different name. 1
What reinstatement does
Under Rhode Island law, reinstatement is retroactive: the LLC is treated as if its certificate had not been revoked, subject to the conditions the section lists. 1
What we do for your Rhode Island filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what Rhode Island requires for your company and prepare the filing. You sign, we file. State charges are passed through at cost. You see the amounts before we file. Start your reinstatement.
Reinstate or start a new LLC?
A new LLC is a new company with a new formation date. If a fresh start is cheaper for you, we say so.
In Rhode Island the window above decides whether reinstatement is still open.
What to have ready
- The company name exactly as registered
- The state of formation
- The last year the company filed a report with the state
Common questions
How long do I have to reinstate an LLC in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island lets the Secretary of State withdraw a certificate of revocation and reinstate the LLC within 20 years after the certificate of revocation was issued. 1
Does Rhode Island need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
Rhode Island requires the LLC to file a certificate of good standing from the Division of Taxation as part of reinstatement. 1
Will my LLC keep its name in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, if another entity has reserved or registered the same name, the reinstated LLC must amend its articles to use a different name. 1
Does reinstatement in Rhode Island reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
Under Rhode Island law, reinstatement is retroactive: the LLC is treated as if its certificate had not been revoked, subject to the conditions the section lists. 1
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a Rhode Island reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in Rhode Island
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- Rhode Island: time limit to apply, what the state calls it, what to file first, tax clearance, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does webserver.rilegislature.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
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This page explains Rhode Island’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.
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We prepare the reinstatement and the back-year reports, you sign. $199 + state fees.
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