STARTING A BUSINESS
B.A.R. Form - Online Registration for New Businesses
https://www.app.ri.gov/taxation/BAR/
Online service allowing new businesses to register for a Retail Sales Permits Income tax withholding accounts (including withholding for pensions or trusts) and Rhode Island Unemployment insurance accounts (including Rhode Island temporary disability insurance.
Business Information Center
https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services
The Rhode Island Secretary of State Business Information Center Web site.
Corporation Name Availability
https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services
Search for a corporate name availability with the Rhode Island Office of the Secretary of State.