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Before forming an LLC in Rhode Island, a unique business name has to
The Business Services Division of the Rhode Island Department of State has records of of registered entities in the state. These business entities include:
- Corporations
- Limited Liability Companies
- Limited Liability Partnership
- Limited Companies
- Limited Partnership
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As you can see in the example below, the name Muscle Trucking

If your search result comes back with “No records found; try a new search using different criteria”, the name you want should be available.
There is a lot of information available for companies that are already registered. Some of the information includes:
- Business Name
- ID Number
- Entity Type (Corporation, Limited Liability Company, etc)
- Date of Organization
- Effective Date
- Principal Office Address
- Mailing Address
- Rhode Island Registered Agent Information
- Business Purpose
- Board of DIrectors / Members
- NAICS Code
Additionally you can download copies of the Annual Report, Articles of Organization (LLC), Articles of Incorporation (Corporation), Reservation of Entity Name and more. Additionally for a small fee, the Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of Status or Certificate of Name Change can be ordered.
Department of State Contact Information
148 West River Street
Providence, RI 02904-2615
401-222-3040
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