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The State of Rhode Island The Ocean State

Business

Rhode Island is a tight-knit, loyal community - traits that also extend to the businesses that make their home here. We welcome you to join that community and are excited to make the process as easy as possible for you. Let's get to work!

  1. Starting a Business in RI

    Why Rhode Island?

    Learn why thousands of businesses have decided to make Rhode Island their home at CommerceRI. This great resource includes information on connecting with local business advisors and opportunities for incentives and financing.

    Business Basics

    Unsure of where to start? Visit the Rhode Island Office of the Secretary of State's Business Basics website for everything you'll need to get your business off the ground.

    Understanding the Rules

    It is imperative that all Rhode Island businesses adhere to our State's Rules & Regulations. Please visit the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations website to find up-to-date on these rules.

    Regulations - https://dbr.ri.gov/rules/

    Bulletins, Guidance Documents, and Notices - https://dbr.ri.gov/recentalertsbulletinsornews

  2. Maintaining a Rhode Island Business

    We offer a suite of convenient online services that will help you maintain business compliance with Rhode Island.

    Business Registration - https://www.ri.gov/taxation/BAR/

    Make Business Tax and Permit Payments - https://taxportal.ri.gov/

    Business Licenses - http://www.dbr.ri.gov/licenses/

    Professional Licenses - https://www.ri.gov/Licensing/

    Health Licenses - http://www.health.ri.gov/licensing/

  3. Growing Your Business

    Growing your business means knowing what emerging opportunities are all around you. These helpful resources will help you grow your business to meet and exceed your goals.