Municipal Registration

Every city and town has unique local business laws that you should understand before you register a business. Some municipalities require all businesses to register with their filing office, while others may require a home occupancy permit for home-based businesses. Contact the city/town filing office to learn about your specific municipal requirements.

The following Rhode Island cities/towns require all businesses to register with their filing office before they can begin operations. These registration requirements are in addition to other municipal licensing requirements, such as liquor, entertainment, or peddler’s licensing, as well as the requirement to register the trade name with the RI Department of State. Local ordinances and state law may change, so you should be sure to check with your city/town filing office regularly to understand your filing requirements.

Municipality Business Registration Filing Contact

Charlestown

Business License Application

401-364-1215
4540 South County Tr., Charlestown, RI 02813.

Johnston

Business License and Annual Renewal

401-351-6618
1385 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919.

North Providence

Business License Application & Annual Renewal

401-232-0900
2000 Smith St., North Providence, RI 02911.

North Smithfield

Business Registration & Annual Renewal

401-767-2200 ext. 504
83 Greene St., North Smithfield, RI 02896.

Richmond

Certificate of Business Registration

401-539-9000
5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming, RI 02898.

Smithfield

New Business Registration & Annual Business Registration Renewal

401-233-1000
64 Farnum Pk., Smithfield, RI 02917.

Warren

Application for Business Registration & Annual Renewal

401-245-7340
514 Main St., Warren, RI 02885.

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