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Our top pick in Rhode IslandMainstay Filing
1. Mainstay Filing: best for multi-state companies
$149 per year, renews at $149
Our mark9.3out of 10
Top of our list: Mainstay Filing, for one $149 agent price here and in every other state, renewing at $149.
Not formed yet? Mainstay's $199 package adds the Rhode Island filing and the annual report.
RI Registered Agent.org is $150 less over three years; if price alone decides it for you, start there.
What you get
- A physical in-state address on the public record
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
- First three government mailings a year scanned free
- Compliance reminders
Why pick it
- First three government mailings a year scanned free
- $149/yr, renews at $149
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
- Works for LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Less good
- RI Registered Agent.org is $50 a year less
- Agent-only plan: reports are not filed for you
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Lower renewal than MainstayRI Registered Agent.org
2. RI Registered Agent.org: best for the lowest yearly price on this list
$99 per year, renews at $99
Our mark8.8out of 10
RI Registered Agent.org ranks second: a Rhode Island-focused agent at $99 a year with an in-state street address for your registered office.
Served documents are scanned and shared online, and the registered office is a Rhode Island street address.
What you get
- In-state street address for the registered office
- Served legal papers scanned to your online account
Why pick it
- LLC formation available, agent year one included
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
- Lower yearly price than Mainstay Filing
Less good
- Annual Report for a Limited Liability Company is on you
- Focused on Rhode Island; other states need their own agent
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Local Rhode Island agentRhode Island Registered Agent.co
3. Rhode Island Registered Agent.co: best for Rhode Island-only companies
$99 per year, renews at $99
Our mark8.7out of 10
Number 3 is Rhode Island Registered Agent.co: a Rhode Island-focused agent at $99 a year with an in-state street address for your registered office.
Served documents are scanned and shared online, and the registered office is a Rhode Island street address.
It mirrors RI Registered Agent.org on price and features; either works.
What you get
- In-state street address for the registered office
- Served legal papers scanned to your online account
Why pick it
- LLC formation available, agent year one included
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
- Lower yearly price than Mainstay Filing
Less good
- Annual Report for a Limited Liability Company is on you
- Focused on Rhode Island; other states need their own agent
Our top 3 at a glance
| Rank | Service | Our score | Annual price | Renewal price | Best for | Link |
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| 1 | Mainstay Filing | 9.3 | $149 | $149/yr | Agent plus fifty-state coverage | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 2 | RI Registered Agent.org | 8.8 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit RI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 3 | Rhode Island Registered Agent.co | 8.7 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit Rhode Island Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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The scores are ours: editorial marks out of 10 built from the weighted criteria on How we rank, not ratings from customers.
Rhode Island registered agent pricing (2026): annual price, renewal price and three-year total
| Service | Year one | Year two | Year three | Three-year total | Same price at renewal |
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| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $149 | $447 | Yes |
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| RI Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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| Rhode Island Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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Read from each provider's pricing page on November 12, 2026. The state's fees do not change with the agent you choose.
Why Mainstay Filing is first
What split first and second in Rhode Island: what one price covers, weighted at 30% in our method.
On coverage, Mainstay's agent plan does more: one price in every state and free same-day scanning of served papers. RI Registered Agent.org is cheaper and scores close behind.
Read the full criteria on our How we rank page.
What Rhode Island requires of a resident agent (official rules)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a Rhode Island street address, not a P.O. box, where the agent is available during business hours. See R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-11.
Annual Report for a Limited Liability Company: what it costs
Every Rhode Island LLC owes the Annual Report for a Limited Liability Company every year ($50), due May 1. It costs $25 more if late. State notices about it reach your resident agent.
Common Rhode Island questions
Does a Rhode Island LLC need a resident agent?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
How much does a registered agent cost in Rhode Island?
The services we rank charge $99 to $149 a year, and each keeps the same price at renewal.
Can I be my own resident agent?
Yes, if you qualify under state law. A Rhode Island resident, or a corporation, limited partnership or LLC formed in Rhode Island or authorized there.
When is the Rhode Island Annual Report for a Limited Liability Company due?
It is due May 1 and the state fee is $50. Late filings cost $25 more.
Which registered agents do you rank here?
Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), RI Registered Agent.org ($99 a year) and Rhode Island Registered Agent.co ($99 a year), ranked in that order.
Which Rhode Island registered agent is the best value?
Mainstay Filing, because $149 a year for an agent that can follow the company into any state at the same price.