Evidence necessary for businesses providing professional services:
Prior approval required for engineers:
If the entity is engaged in the practice of engineering, at the time of filing, evidence of a current application with the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Board of Design Professionals (401) 462-9592 or bdp.ri.gov is required.
Professional liability insurance – all entities:
At the time of filing, the corporation is required to file a
certificate showing the corporation has obtained insurance
against any liability imposed by law upon the corporation or
its employees arising out of the performance of professional
services. See RIGL 7-5.1-8 for further information regarding
the insurance exclusions and limits.
Licensing requirements – all entities:
If the entity is engaged in the practice of medicine (see RIGL
7-5.1-2 for all applicable disciplines) the applicant must apply
for licensing from the Rhode Island Department of Health,
Professional Regulation. You may contact the Rhode Island
Department of Health at (401) 222-5960 or health.ri.gov.
If the entity is engaged in the practice of land surveying,
architecture or landscape architecture, the applicant must
apply for licensing from the Rhode Island Department of
Business Regulation, Board of Design Professionals at (401)
462-9530 or bdp.ri.gov.
If the entity is engaged in the practice of accountancy, the
applicant must apply for licensing from the Rhode Island
Department of Business Regulation, Board of Accountancy
at (401) 462-9500 or dbr.ri.gov.