INSTRUCTIONS: RI ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (LLC)

Use this form to register a limited liability company in the state of Rhode Island. You should consult with an attorney before completing this form.

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 1”

Enter the name of the limited liability company in Article 1. Make sure the name is distinguishable from other businesses in the state. Also, make sure the name contain one of the following designations: limited liability company or l.l.c. (with or without the periods).

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 2”

List the name and street address of the limited liability company’s resident agent in Article 2. The limited liability must continuously update the Secretary of State on the address and name of the registered agent.

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 3”

Check the appropriate box in Article 3 regard federal income taxation. Check the third box if the LLC is separate from partnership or corporation taxation.

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 4”

List the address of the principal office location for the limited liability company at the time of filing. Indicate if there is no current location determined thus far.

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 5”

If additional provisions are required, state the terms in Article 6. Attach a separate sheet if necessary for more space.

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 6”

If the limited liability company is managed by the members, check the box in Article 7 and move on to Article 8. If the limited liability company is managed by one or more managers, check the box in Article 7b instead and provide the names of the managers and their addresses on the lines provided.

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 7”

If you want to delay the effective date, provide a date in Article 8 not later than 30 days after the filing date. An authorized person then needs to provide the name and address and sign the bottom of this form.

“RI Articles of Organization (LLC) Step 8”

The filing fee for this form is $150.00 made payable to Rhode Island Secretary of State. Send the completed form and filing fee to the following address:

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Office of the Secretary of State

Corporations Division

148 W. River Street

Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615