State Web Site:  www.Rhode Island.gov

General Business Requirement:

Apply to the Secretary of State for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Rhode Island.
 
Business Entity Registration Forms

Licensing/Registration:

Rhode Island - Employee Leasing Certification Form

Rhode Island - PEO Statute

Unemployment Insurance:

Rhode Island - Business Application and Registration (PDF Form)

Rhode Island - Business Application and Registration (On-Line)

New Business Rate:  2.36%
Wage Limit:  $18,000
Employers Reporting Unit for SUTA  Contributions:  Client account number and rate must be used for reporting purposes.

Agency Web Site - Rhode Island - Dept. of Labor & Training

State Taxes:

Rhode Island - Business Application and Registration (PDF Form)

Rhode Island - Business Application and Registration (On-Line)

Also see:  Rhode Island - Employee Leasing Certification Form

Agency Web Site – Rhode Island - Division of Taxation

Workers’ Compensation:

Rating Bureau – NCCI   

State Specific Requirements for PEO
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Workers’ compensation coverage can be provided by the PEO or client/co-employer; however, each party must receive a certificate of insurance from the other party’s carrier.

See:  Rhode Island - Employee Leasing Workers' Compensation Regulation

Exclusive remedy benefits apply to both the certified PEO and client/co-employer.

Agency Web Site - Rhode Island Division of Workers' Compensation

Benefit Plans:

PEO and/or Client sponsored fully-insured benefit plans are not addressed in Rhode Island laws or regulations.

PEO sponsored self-funded benefit plans are not addressed in Rhode Island laws or regulations.

Agency Web Site - Rhode Island Department of Human Services