LLC cost in Iowa
Iowa charges $50 to form an LLC. Over 5 years, state fees come to $110.
Year 1
- Certificate of Organization source$50
Year 2
- Biennial Report source$30
Year 3
- No state fees due$0
Year 4
- Biennial Report source$30
Year 5
- No state fees due$0
5-year total$110
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Each fee
- Certificate of Organization: $50. Once, when you form the LLC. Iowa Code 489.201. Available online. Re-read on 2026-10-09. Source
- Biennial Report: $30. Every 2 years, starting in year 2. $30 online (Fast Track Filing), $45 paper. Due January 1 to April 1 of odd-numbered years. Iowa Code 489.212(3) : first report is due in the first odd-numbered year after the formation year. An LLC formed in an even year (e.g. 2026) files first in the next calendar year (year 2); one formed in an odd year files two calendar years later (year 3). Source
Forming in another state instead?
If your business operates in Iowa, forming in another state does not remove the Iowa fees. You register there as a "foreign" LLC ($100) and keep filing its yearly reports. You also pay a registered agent in the other state. We assume $99 a year, a low published price (Harbor Compliance).
| If you live in Iowa | First year | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Form in Iowa | $50 | $110 |
| Form in Wyoming, register in Iowa | $299 | $995 |
| Form in Delaware, register in Iowa | $309 | $2,365 |
Assumes a foreign LLC pays the same yearly Iowa fees as a local one. Try your own numbers.
How to file
You can file with the state yourself: Iowa official filing page. Or pay a formation service to file for you. Services charge their own fee on top of the state fees above.
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