Whenever a foreign corporation which is authorized to transact business in this state changes its name to one that does not satisfy the requirements of § 7-1. 2-1403, it may not transact business in this state under the changed name until it adopts a name satisfying the requirements of § 7-1. 2-1403 and obtains an amended certificate of authority under § 7-1. 2-1411.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.2-1404