LLC Formation Costs

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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Iowa? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a Iowa LLC costs $50 to file. After that, Biennial Report, every two years, $30. The state side over three years is $80.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$50Certificate of Organization, Iowa Secretary of State
Biennial ReportEvery 2 years$30Biennial Report, every two years, $30
Registered agentYearlyfrom $149Required. Any individual or business with a place of business in Iowa that has agreed to serve.
ExpediteOptional+$15 to +$2005 business days +$15; 2 business days +$50; Same business day +$125; 1 hour +$200
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$50$249
3 years$80$677
5 years$110$1,105

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Iowa fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

Our pick

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $50 state fee

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Iowa?

$50 to file. Over three years the state side is $80; with Mainstay Filing it is $677.

What is the yearly cost of a Iowa LLC after the first year?

Biennial Report, every two years, $30.

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