3 Best Registered Agents in Rhode Island (2026): Prices Tracked
For registered agents in Rhode Island this 2026, the order on the watchlist is Mainstay Filing ($149/yr), RI Registered Agent.org ($99/yr) and Rhode Island Registered Agent.co ($99/yr). Year one costs $99 to $149 among these agents, and three years cost $297 to $447.
Tracked by the Filing Price Watch editorial team
Ordered by:
Three-year cost counts for 37% and filings covered for 29%, with renewal movement, crossover year and price visibility making up the rest. How we track
The state's share is worked out from three pieces: what it charges to file, what it charges for the next two reports, and any minimum tax. Anything without a fixed price, newspaper notices for instance, is left out of that figure.
Notes on the ranking
Filings covered by the price gave Mainstay Filing the lead. It makes up 29% of the order, and tracked three-year cost, renewal movement, crossover year and price visibility cover the remainder.
One agent price that works everywhere beat RI Registered Agent.org's lower price for a single state.
Rhode Island resident agent requirements, as written by the state (Rhode Island Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Rhode Island resident, or a corporation, limited partnership or LLC formed in Rhode Island or authorized there. The statute is R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-11.
The address has to be a Rhode Island street address, not a P.O. box, where the agent is available during business hours.
If you qualify, you can list yourself and pay no agent fee, and state charges do not change. The services above charge $99 to $149 a year for a Rhode Island address and someone to take legal papers.
Rhode Island pricing questions
How much does a Rhode Island registered agent cost per year?
Budget $99 to $149 a year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 across these services, not counting state fees.
Is a resident agent required for a Rhode Island LLC?
Yes, it does. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Can the owner serve as the resident agent?
You can, provided you meet both the address and eligibility rules.
What does the state charge the LLC each year?
$50 each year for the Annual Report for a Limited Liability Company, with the deadline given as May 1. The minimum tax comes with it.
In what year does one service become pricier than another?
They do not cross within ten years, so no service overtakes another.
Which registered agent is the best value in Rhode Island?
Mainstay Filing wins on filings covered by the price, followed by RI Registered Agent.org and Rhode Island Registered Agent.co.