R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-50: Issuance of registration of foreign limited liability company.

If the secretary of state accepts the application for filing under § 7-16-8, the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of registration to the foreign limited liability company. Upon the issuance of a certificate of registration by the secretary of state, the company is authorized to transact business in this state, subject, however, to the right of this state to suspend or revoke the authority as provided in this chapter.