The Rhode Island Division of Taxation allows for multiple taxes to be registered on a single "Business Application for Registration" (BAR) form. We suggest registering your business online, but also support registration via mail.
The Division of Taxation allows for online registration for a new business. This fully interactive service allows you to register your business and pay associated registration fees with your credit card.
This application may be used to register your business for the following:
Only the registration for the permit to make sales at retail (including litter fee, cigarette license) require registration fees. If you are registering for any of these items, you will be asked for your credit card information at the end of the registration process.
If you would prefer to register via mail, you can find a copy of the registration form on the Other Forms/ Registration Forms webpage.
Please note that taxation registration is just one of the steps in setting up a new business. For more information, please see the Rhode Island Secretary of State webpage on starting a new business.
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Rhode Island Division of Taxation
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 574-8829
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