Registered agent price index · Rhode Island
3 Best Registered Agents in Rhode Island (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Highest index first. Cost carries 38% and coverage 32% (the full basis)
Rhode Island in figures
The indexed ledger
1. RI Registered Agent.org: best for the smallest three-year sum
Index leaderBest value in Rhode Island is RI Registered Agent.org: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
Its three-year subtotal is under Mainstay Filing's, and three-year cost carries 38% of the index.
Line includes
- A physical in-state office address
- Online copies of anything served
Credits
- Yearly line under the national one
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- The Annual Report for a Limited Liability Company is yours to complete
2. Rhode Island Registered Agent.co: best for one more in-state address
In-state lineRhode Island Registered Agent.co is line 2: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
On price alone it is a tie with RI Registered Agent.org.
Line includes
- A physical in-state office address
- Online copies of anything served
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Yearly line under the national one
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- The Annual Report for a Limited Liability Company is yours to complete
3. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who might expand
The bundleMainstay Filing indexes third. The entries: the same $149 yearly price in all fifty states.
Its subtotal runs $150 above RI Registered Agent.org's over three years, and cost is 38% of the index.
Line includes
- The registered office address
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- Reaches all fifty states
- $149, every year
Debits
- Priced $50 higher annually
- Does not file the recurring report
Cumulative ledger
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RI Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit RI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Rhode Island Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Rhode Island Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Work it out
Official state charges
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $150 | docs.sos.ri.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Periodic report | $50 every year | sos.ri.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| Late filing | $25 | sos.ri.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| Minimum yearly tax | $400 each year | tax.ri.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Paid to the state by year 3 | $1,450 | Total of the above |
How the index came out
The deciding column for Rhode Island was three-year cost index (38% of the index), where RI Registered Agent.org led.
Three years with RI Registered Agent.org cost $297, while Mainstay Filing runs $150 higher.
Official Rhode Island resident agent requirements (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. Statute: 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.
Official wording: webserver.rilegislature.gov (read October 2026) per the state
The no-service line
Without a service the agent line is zero, provided you meet the rules, and the state bills the same either way. Services run $99 to $149 a year.
Questions about Rhode Island prices
How much does a Rhode Island registered agent charge each year?
$99 to $149 a year among our lines.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Service subtotals run $297 to $447 over three years.
Does Rhode Island require a resident agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own resident agent?
Yes, once both rules above are met.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
$50 each year for the Annual Report for a Limited Liability Company, payable May 1. The yearly minimum tax is extra.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
No crossover point inside ten years.
Which registered agent indexes best in Rhode Island?
Line one is RI Registered Agent.org, line two Rhode Island Registered Agent.co, line three Mainstay Filing.
Source lines
- Cited under Rhode Island Department of State: docs.sos.ri.gov (August 2026).
- Cited under Rhode Island Department of State: sos.ri.gov (August 2026).
- Cited under R.I: webserver.rilegislature.gov (August 2026).
- Cited under Rhode Island formation fee: Filing: sos.ri.gov (October 2026).
- Cited under Rhode Island formation fee: Filing: docs.sos.ri.gov (October 2026).
- Cited under Rhode Island registered agent statute: webserver.rilegislature.gov (October 2026).
- Cited under Rhode Island other cost: tax.ri.gov (October 2026).
- Entry: RI Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: Rhode Island Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: Mainstay Filing Rhode Island service page, read November 13, 2026