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Form 404 - Articles Of Dissolution

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

Office of the Secretary of State

Division of Business Services

148 W. River Street

Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615

(401) 222-3040

sos.ri.gov

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING

ARTICLES OF DISSOLUTION FOR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Section 7-16-47 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended

The attached form is designed to meet minimal statutory filing requirements pursuant to the relevant statutory

provision. This form and the information provided are not substitutes for the advice and services of an attorney

and/or tax specialist.

1. Not later than thirty (30) days following the dissolution and winding up of the limited liability company for any cause

other than that set forth in Section 7-16-39(1), Articles of Dissolution (Form No. 404) must be filed with the Office of

the Secretary of State, Division of Business Services, at the above address.

When the Articles are properly

completed, signed and submitted with the correct filing fee, a Certificate of Dissolution shall be issued electronically.

2. Upon filing the Articles of Dissolution, the limited liability company must be in good standing and current with the filing

of its annual reports and the maintenance of its resident agent and the address of its resident agent in this state.

3. The Articles of Dissolution must be accompanied by a filing fee of $50.00, and payment should be made payable to

the Rhode Island Secretary of State.

4. An original letter of good standing from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation for the purpose of dissolution must

accompany the Articles of Dissolution. The original letter of good standing must be dated within thirty (30) days of the

receipt and filing of the Articles. To download the Division of Taxation's application for good standing, log onto

or to have an application mailed to you, call (401) 574-8970. Questions

pertaining to good standings should be directed to the Office of Audit and Discovery at (401) 574-8756.

5. The Articles of Dissolution must be signed by an authorized person.

If you have any questions, please call us at (401) 222-3040, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Instructions/Form 404

Revised: 02/11

Form 404 - Articles Of Dissolution