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Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-16-47. Articles of dissolution

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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 § 7-16-39(1), articles of dissolution shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state and set forth:

(1) The name of the limited-liability company;

(2) The date of filing of the original articles of organization;

(3) The date of filing of all amendments to the original articles of organization or the most recent restatement, if any, and all subsequent amendments to the articles of organization;

(4) The reason for filing the articles of dissolution;

(5) The effective date, which shall be a date certain, of the dissolution;  and

(6) Any other information or provision, not inconsistent with law, that the members or authorized person signing the articles of dissolution elect to set forth.

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