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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A statement of conversion must be signed by the converting entity and filed with the secretary of state.
(b) A statement of conversion must contain:
(1) The name, jurisdiction of formation, and type of entity of the converting entity;
(2) The name, jurisdiction of formation, and type of entity of the converted entity;
(3) If the converting entity is a domestic partnership, a statement that the plan of conversion was approved in accordance with this part or, if the converting entity is a foreign entity, a statement that the conversion was approved by the foreign entity in accordance with the law of its jurisdiction of formation;
(4) If the converted entity is a domestic filing entity, its public organic record, as an attachment; and
(5) If the converted entity is a domestic limited-liability partnership, its statement of qualification, as an attachment.
(c) In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, a statement of conversion may contain any other provision not prohibited by law.
(d) If the converted entity is a domestic entity, its public organic record, if any, must satisfy the requirements of the law of this state, except that the public organic record does not need to be signed.
(e) If the converted entity is a domestic partnership, the conversion becomes effective when the statement of conversion is effective. In all other cases, the conversion becomes effective on the later of:
(1) The date and time provided by the organic law of the converted entity; and
(2) When the statement is effective.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-12.1-1145. Statement of conversion--Effective date of conversion - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-7-corporations-associations-and-partnerships/ri-gen-laws-sect-7-12-1-1145/
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