Rhode Island DBA Filing Costs
Filing a DBA in Rhode Island involves two costs: our $99 service fee and the state filing fee. There are no hidden charges, no upsells, and no surprise fees.
Our Service Fee: $99
Our flat service fee covers:
- DBA name availability search
- Preparation of all filing paperwork
- Submission to the Rhode Island Secretary of State
- Filing confirmation and certificate
- Compliance reminders for renewal deadlines
- Document storage in your online dashboard
State Filing Fee
In Rhode Island, DBA filings are handled at the state level through the Rhode Island Secretary of State. The state filing fee is paid separately from our service fee. Your total cost is our $99 service fee plus the state's filing fee.
Cost Comparison
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Our service fee | $99 |
| State filing fee | $50 |
| Total | $149 |
What's Not Included
Our service covers the DBA filing itself. Additional costs you may encounter separately include:
- Business licenses and permits — Varies by city and industry
- DBA publication — Some Rhode Island counties require you to publish your DBA in a local newspaper (costs vary)
- Business bank account — Most banks offer free business checking, but requirements vary
- Renewal fees — DBA registrations expire and must be renewed (see our renewal guide)
No Hidden Fees
We believe in transparent pricing. The $99 you see is the $99 you pay. County or state filing fees are government charges that go directly to the filing office — we don't mark those up.