Form 150 Application for Certificate of Authority by a Foreign Business Corporation - Rhode Island

What Is Form 150?

This is a legal form that was released by the Rhode Island Secretary of State - a government authority operating within Rhode Island. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is a Form 150?
A: Form 150 is the Application for Certificate of Authority by a Foreign Business Corporation in Rhode Island.

Q: Who needs to file Form 150?
A: Foreign business corporations that want to conduct business in Rhode Island need to file Form 150.

Q: What is a foreign business corporation?
A: A foreign business corporation is a corporation that is incorporated outside of Rhode Island.

Q: What information is required on Form 150?
A: Form 150 requires information such as the name and address of the corporation, the state or country of incorporation, the purpose of the corporation, and the name and address of the registered agent in Rhode Island.

Q: What is a Certificate of Authority?
A: A Certificate of Authority is a document issued by the Secretary of State that grants a foreign business corporation permission to conduct business in Rhode Island.

Q: What happens after I file Form 150?
A: After filing Form 150 and paying the filing fee, the Secretary of State will review the application. If everything is in order, a Certificate of Authority will be issued.

Q: Is Form 150 required every year?
A: No, Form 150 is not required to be filed annually. It only needs to be filed when a foreign business corporation wants to begin conducting business in Rhode Island.