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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) With respect to a limited-liability partnership that elects pursuant to § 7-12.1-110(a)(2) to be subject to this chapter, the partnership must deliver to the secretary of state a statement approved in the manner required by § 7-12.1-901(b). The statement must contain:
(1) The name of the limited-liability partnership;
(2) A statement that the partnership is a limited-liability partnership and elects to comply with the provisions of chapter 12.1 of title 7;
(3) A statement that the partnership's status as a limited-liability partnership is perpetual and remains effective, regardless of changes to the partnership, until it is canceled or administratively revoked pursuant to the provisions of chapter 12.1 of title 7;
(4) The name and street address in this state of the partnership's registered agent.
(b) Prior to the effective date of this chapter outlined in § 7-12.1-110(b), a limited-liability partnership may renew its registration pursuant to § 7-12-56(e). Upon the effective date of this chapter, to maintain its status as a limited-liability partnership, the following actions must be taken:
(1) A designation of a registered agent must be recorded with the secretary of state; and
(2) At the time prescribed, the limited-liability partnership must file an annual report in accordance with the provisions of § 7-12.1-913.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-12.1-110.1. Election of existing limited-liability partnerships - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-7-corporations-associations-and-partnerships/ri-gen-laws-sect-7-12-1-110-1/
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