R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-6-71: Powers of foreign corporation.

A foreign corporation that has received a certificate of authority under this chapter shall, until a certificate of revocation or of withdrawal has been issued as provided in this chapter, enjoy the same, but no greater, rights and privileges as a domestic corporation organized for the purposes set forth in the application pursuant to which the certificate of authorization is issued; and, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, is subject to the same duties, restrictions, penalties, and liabilities now or subsequently imposed upon a similar domestic corporation.