Update Your Trade Name Information

Keeping your trade name information current with the RI Department of State is an important part of maintaining good standing status. Below are common filings used to change, add, or discharge specific business information. Learn how to add an owner or an additional authorized filer to a trade name using the associate function of the trade name online filing system.

Type of Update Filing Fee

Change Business Address

Change Business Email Address

Change Owner Information

Change NAICS Code (Business Activity)

Option 1: Renewal (REQUIRED annual filing between 9/1 - 11/30)

Option 2: Amendment (OPTIONAL filing; may be submitted at any time)

$0

$0

Add a Fictitious Business Name

Change Business Name

Trade names cannot change their business name after registration or register fictitious names. If you wish to conduct business beneath a different name, you may choose to register another trade name or incorporate a business entity. If you have an incorporated entity and wish to register a fictitious business name, please refer to our Fictitious Name vs. Trade Name guide.

N/A

Change Business Structure
(Incorporate)

Correct an Inaccurate Filing

Please contact our office at 401-222-3040, [email protected], or in person at 148 W. River Street in Providence for assistance.

Fee may vary

Close Business

Withdrawal

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