Dissolve a Rhode Island LLC or corporation
File with the Rhode Island Department of State, after the Rhode Island Division of Taxation clears your taxes.
The catch
The sworn tax statement on the form is made under penalty of perjury, and the state will not mail you a receipt.
How to close a company in Rhode Island
Settle taxes first
Rhode Island charges $50 and wants you to confirm your tax status first.
Wind up the business
Hold the vote your governing documents and Rhode Island law require. Pay or set aside what you owe, in the order your lawyer advises.
File with the Rhode Island Department of State
LLC: Form 404, $50. corporation: Form 111, $50.
Pick how to file
Online, by mail or in person. The Secretary of State says most filings are processed within 3 business days.
Check your records
Before you close accounts or delete Slack, work out what you must keep and whether a buyer may want it.
Facts and sources
| Fact | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Filing office | Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division, (401) 222-3040 | sos.ri.gov |
| corporation: dissolve | Form 111: Articles of Dissolution - Domestic Business Corporation Fee: $50. Rev. 03/2026. The close-your-business page lists $50 for business corporations and professional service corporations. Full notesHow to file: The close-your-business page lists File Online and PDF paper filing for both entities. Pay by check by mail, or in person by cash, card or check at 148 W. River Street, Providence. | sos.ri.govdocs.sos.ri.gov |
| LLC: dissolve | Form 404: Articles of Dissolution - Domestic Limited Liability Company Fee: $50. Rev. 03/2026. Same $50 on the close-your-business page. How to file: The close-your-business page lists File Online and PDF paper filing for both entities. Same payment and delivery options. | sos.ri.govdocs.sos.ri.gov |
| Tax clearance | Yes. Rhode Island Division of Taxation. Tax status confirmation (sworn certification on the dissolution form) | docs.sos.ri.govsos.ri.govdocs.sos.ri.gov |
| Before you file |
Full notes
| docs.sos.ri.gov |
| Reports and final return | Annual reports are due between February 1 and May 1 each year until the entity is dissolved. | docs.sos.ri.gov |
| How long it takes | The Secretary of State says most filings are processed within 3 business days. | sos.ri.gov |
| Other tax stops |
| sos.ri.gov |
Fees and form numbers change, so check the source before you file.
A checklist can keep you from forgetting things. It cannot tell you what your state requires today. Have your lawyer or CPA look at it before you rely on it. Vaultfish helps you run the process. We are not lawyers and this is not legal advice. If you need counsel who knows this area, we can point you to one. Ask for a referral
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to close a Rhode Island LLC or corporation?
LLC (Form 404): $50. corporation (Form 111): $50. Fees change, so check the source link before you pay.
Do I need tax clearance to close a Rhode Island company?
Yes. The sworn tax statement on the form is made under penalty of perjury, and the state will not mail you a receipt.
Where do I file in Rhode Island?
File with the Rhode Island Department of State, Business Services Division. You can file online, by mail or in person.
How long does it take to close a company in Rhode Island?
The Secretary of State says most filings are processed within 3 business days.
What happens to my Slack, email and CRM when I close?
Closing the company does not decide what happens to your records. Keep what tax and payroll rules ask for. The IRS gives retention periods on its site. Then check what the rest could be worth before you delete it.
Is this legal advice?
No. We read the state pages so you don't have to, then link to them so you can check our work. Have your lawyer or CPA read it too. They like that.
