Rhode Island Sales Tax License Registration

Oct 1, 2025

If your business is operating in Rhode Island, you may need to register for sales tax with the state's Division of Taxation. Sales tax registration is required for businesses that sell tangible personal property or certain services in Rhode Island.

How to get a Rhode Island Sales Tax License

There are 2 sales tax setup tasks you may need to complete in Rhode Island to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Rhode Island agencies or use Mosey to do it.

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Rhode Island Sales Tax Exemption for Corporation

Charitable, educational, and religious organizations may be exempt from sales tax on qualifying purchases and can file an Application/Renewal for Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization from the Rhode Island Sales and Use Tax (Form EXO-SUE) with the Division of Taxation. Note: The sales tax exemption certificates expire four years after issuance.

  1. Complete the Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization

    Download and complete the Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization from the Rhode Island Sales and Use Tax (Form EXO-SUE).

  2. Submit the Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization

    Mail the completed Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization and the $25 fee to the Division of Taxation.

Rhode Island Sales Tax Setup for LLC, LLP, Corporation

If you sell tangible personal property, products transferred electronically, or services for storage, use, or consumption in Rhode Island, you are required to register with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation to collect and pay sales tax. If you are an out-of-state entity with at least 200 transactions or $100,000 in Rhode Island sales for the current or previous calendar year, you have nexus for the purpose of sales tax. A permit must be obtained before making sales by filing the Business Application and Registration (BAR) Form. A permit is required for each location and must be renewed annually. Note: SaaS is considered a taxable service in Rhode Island.

  1. Register for Sales Tax

    Register for sales tax by filing the Business Application and Registration (BAR) Form online. If you previously registered for withholding and unemployment insurance using the BAR Form and did not register for sales tax, please call the RI Employer Tax Section at 401-574-8700 (Option 1).

Rhode Island Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines

There are 2 sales tax filing requirements & deadlines you may need to complete in Rhode Island. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.

Rhode Island Sales Tax Exemption Renewal for Corporation

Exempt charitable, educational, and religious organizations must renew their sales tax exemption by filing the Application/Renewal for Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization from the Rhode Island Sales and Use Tax (Form EXO-SUE) with the Division of Taxation.

  1. Complete the Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization

    Download and complete the Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization from the Rhode Island Sales and Use Tax (Form EXO-SUE).

  2. Submit the Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization

    Mail the completed Certificate of Exemption for an Exempt Organization and the $25 fee to the Division of Taxation.

Rhode Island Sales Tax Reporting for Corporation, LLC, LLP

Generally, a retailer must file a Sales and Use Tax Return every month, by the 20th, to report and pay the tax due from the previous calendar month's sales. Even if a seller has made no sales, a return must be filed listing zero sales and taxes. If the sales tax liability for six consecutive months has averaged less than $200 per month, a business can apply to the Tax Administrator for quarterly filing.

  1. File and Pay Sales Tax

    Log in to the Taxpayer Portal to file and pay for sales tax online.

Rhode Island Sales Tax Permit Renewal for LLP, Corporation, LLC

Businesses must renew their sales tax permit each year by February 1.

  1. File Sales Tax Permit Renewal

    Fill out the Retail Sales Permit Renewal Form online with The RI Division of Taxation Self-Service Taxpayer Portal.

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