NEW: The Division of Taxation and the Department of Labor and Training are updating the new business registration online application on January 23rd. To accommodate these changes, the existing online application will not be available starting on January 21st. Please note, if you have already started your application but have not submitted it, you will need to complete that application before January 21st to avoid losing any information in the application.
UPDATE: Licensing and enforcement of ENDS products The Division of Taxation has posted the list of Rhode Island-licensed distributors with a unified cigarette, tobacco, and electronic nicotine-delivery system (ENDS) products license. Rhode Island retailers/dealers are required to purchase these products, except for cigars, from only Rhode Island-licensed distributors. The list is available at Unified License List - January 2025 and under Miscellaneous Links on the Division’s ENDS tax webpage.Licensing and enforcement of Electronic Nicotine-Delivery System (ENDS) products, also known as ecigarettes or vapes, are being transitioned to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. For more information, please see the Division’s Notice and/or visit the ENDS tax webpage.
Tax Credits and Incentives Reports Rhode Island General Law requires the Division of Taxation to make available to the public the analysis and follow-up reports for any recipient of the following tax credits and incentive programs. Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation - Findings of the Corporation (R.I. Gen. Laws 42-64-10) Jobs Development Act (R.I. Gen. Laws 42-64.5) Motion Picture Production Tax Credit (RIGL 44-31.2) Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Economic Impact Analysis reports - R.I. Gen. Laws 42-64-10(a)