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Licensing RI

RI Business Registration

Source: RI Secretary of State Verified: March 1, 2026

Rhode Island businesses must register with the Secretary of State before conducting business. Sole proprietors using a trade name must file a DBA with the city or town clerk. Businesses with employees or taxable sales must register with the Division of Taxation for withholding and sales tax accounts.

Official Source:
RI Secretary of State
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