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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Each foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state shall have and continuously maintain in this state:
(1) A registered office, which may be the same as its principal office;
(2) A registered agent, which agent may be either an individual resident in this state whose business office is identical with the registered office, or a domestic corporation, whether for profit or not for profit, or a foreign corporation, whether for profit or not for profit, authorized to transact business or conduct affairs in this state, having an office identical with the registered office.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-6-77. Registered office and registered agent of foreign corporation - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-7-corporations-associations-and-partnerships/ri-gen-laws-sect-7-6-77/
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