January 9, 2024
Business Assistant - Department of State
The Business Assistant is the Department of State's main tool to help new business owners to get started. After answering questions about their proposed business, the user will receive a customized task list with registration instructions, professional licensing applications, state laws and regulations, additional guidance, and more. This helps entrepreneurs compile all of the state-level requirements for their particular business in one, easy-to-use place.
Information for Rhode Island Businesses - The Department of State's main page for all for-profit entities looking to plan, start, maintain or close their business.
Information for Non-Profit Corporations - The Department of State's main page for all non-profit entities looking to plan, start, maintain or close their organization.
Business Services email - Corporations@sos.ri.gov - this is the email address for anyone with questions or concerns about their new or existing business or non-profit.