Maintain & Update a Non-Profit Corporation
Required Annual Filings
Once you have registered a non-profit corporation with the RI Department of State, there are certain steps you must take each year to keep the registration up-to-date, otherwise known as “in good standing.” State law requires that non-profits meet the following expectations each year in order to remain in good standing.
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File an Annual Report
Non-profit corporations must file an annual report with the RI Department of State each year.
Maintain a Registered Agent/Office
Maintain a valid registered agent and registered office on file with the RI Department of State.
Pay Taxes
Pay all applicable sales and income taxes to the RI Division of Taxation, the Internal Revenue Service, and your local city or town.
Register as a Charitable Organization
If a non-profit intends to solicit donations in Rhode Island, it may be required to register with the RI Department of Business Regulation as a Charitable Organization.
Non-profit corporations that fail to meet these annual obligations will lose their good standing status. This can affect a non-profit's ability to do business in Rhode Island. Learn more about returning a non-profit to good standing status.
Optional Filings
During the course of the year, you may need to update information, obtain certified evidence of the non-profit’s registration, or secure permission from another state, local or federal agency to conduct business in Rhode Island. Unlike the requirements above, the following actions may be optional.
Update Non-Profit
Information
Quickly find the forms you need to keep a non-profit's record up-to-date.
Order
Certificates
Learn how to order a Certificate of Good Standing or a Certificate of Legal Existence.
Order Certified Copies
Learn how to order a certified copy of a non-profit's corporate record.
Renew
Licenses
Learn more about renewing a non-profit’s professional and municipal licenses and permits.
Grow Your Non-Profit
Explore the many resources available to help you find funding, conduct research, and feed your entrepreneurial spirit.
RI Business Data Hub
Use our interactive data visualizations to learn more about Rhode Island’s non-profit landscape.