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Iowa LLC costs
Start with the quoted state fees. Check the missing pieces before you file.
Partly verifiedQuoted-fee subtotals · 1 and 3 years
- 1-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $50
- 3-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $50
Formation + quoted recurring fees with a verified schedule. Excludes publication, variable taxes, extra filing charges and optional services. These are subtotals, not a complete startup budget.
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State fees, with the evidence
Year 1 is the formation year. Open a row’s source text for conditions and the exact quote.
| Filing or obligation | Fee / rule and source |
|---|---|
| Formation filing | Show the source text$50 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026c. Certificate of organization ........................................... $ 50 |
| Recurring obligations | |
| Franchise / privilege tax rule | |
| Publication requirement | |
| Expedite options | |
| Processing note | |
| Recurring Rule | Show the source textNote: The statute authorizes a biennial report fee but does not give its amount or first reporting year. Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 20264. The secretary of state may impose, assess, and collect a filing fee as a condition to accepting a biennial report as provided in section 489.212. |
| Report Schedule Evidence | Show the source textNote: First odd-numbered year after formation; the formation-relative offset depends on calendar parity. This statute delegates the fee amount without specifying it; no modeled recurring amount or universal firstYear is inferred. Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 20263. The first biennial report in this state must be delivered to the secretary of state between January 1 and April 1 of the first odd-numbered year following the calendar year in which a limited liability company was formed or a foreign limited liability company was registered to do business. A subsequent biennial report must be delivered to the secretary of state between January 1 and April 1 of each following odd-numbered calendar year. A filing fee for the biennial report shall be determined by the secretary of state pursuant to section 489.122. Each biennial report shall contain information related to the two-year period immediately preceding the calendar year in which the report is filed. |
Build your Iowa estimate
Use the same math as our LLC cost calculator. Add your own agent and formation-service quotes.
3-year quoted-fee subtotal
$50
Formation + quoted scheduled obligations + your optional quotes.
- Year 1$50Formation filing fee
- Year 2$0No quoted fee scheduled
- Year 3$0No quoted fee scheduled
Unknown charges, variable taxes, publication and expedited filing are excluded. Review the state’s fee evidence.
What to verify
- Confirm the current formation fee and any payment, name-reservation or initial-report charges with Iowa Secretary of State.
- Confirm recurring reporting frequency, your first due date and any tax or publication obligations that apply to your business.
- Review each item marked not verified yet. Get a quote for variable and conditional charges before treating this subtotal as your budget.
- Keep provider subscriptions, agent renewals and state processing times separate.
Choosing a filing service?
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