Get Ri Form 400 2021-2025

Filing the RI Form 400 is an essential step for establishing your domestic limited liability company in Rhode Island. This guide will provide you with detailed, step-by-step instructions to help you accurately complete the form online, ensuring a smooth filing process.

Follow the steps to complete the RI Form 400 effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. State the name of the limited liability company you wish to establish. Make sure the name is unique and distinguishable from existing entities on record with the Department of State. The chosen name must include 'limited liability company' or 'l.l.c.'
3. Provide the name and street address of the resident agent. This agent must be a Rhode Island resident or an entity authorized to conduct business in the state. Please ensure you do not use a P.O. Box for this address.
4. Select the federal income tax treatment for your limited liability company by checking one of the options: 'partnership', 'corporation', or 'disregarded as an entity separate from its member(s)'.
5. Indicate the principal address of the limited liability company. If you have not yet determined the address, write 'not yet determined'.
6. Acknowledge that Rhode Island limited liability companies maintain perpetual existence unless formally dissolved. If you would like to include specific limitations or purposes, you may state them in this section.
7. Include any additional provisions if desired by the members of your LLC. This step is optional, and a box must be checked if you are adding any attachments.
8. Indicate how your limited liability company will be managed by checking the appropriate box. If managed by members, skip this step. If managed by one or more managers, list their names and addresses.
9. Select the effective date for the Articles of Organization: either 'Date received' or a later date within 90 days from the filing date.
10. An authorized person must sign and date the form to validate your application.
11. Review your completed form for accuracy. After confirming that all information is correct, proceed to save changes, download, print, or share the completed form.

Complete your filing online today to establish your limited liability company in Rhode Island.