Rhode Island corporate bylaws are created by the incorporators or board of directors to detail how the business will regulate its internal affairs. The bylaws detail the rights and powers of each shareholder, officer, and director, how meetings will be organized and at what frequency, as well as the procedures for dissolution and the execution of documents.

Corporate bylaws must be put in place at the organizational meeting, but they may be amended at a future date. Unless prohibited in the articles of incorporation, any changes to corporate bylaws made by the board of directors may be subsequently changed by the shareholders at any time.