Form an LLC in Iowa
Iowa has one of the lowest formation fees ($50) and only requires a biennial report in odd-numbered years ($30 online, due by April 1). Members and managers are not listed on the certificate.
Start my LLC$90.50 total
- Filing fee
- $50
- Our service
- $40.50
- Formation document
- Certificate of Organization
- Processing time
- Not stated by the Secretary of State
- Name must end with
- Limited Liability Company, Limited Company, L.L.C., LLC, L.C., LC
- Registered agent
- Registered Agent
- Annual report
- Biennial Report · $30 · Between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year, starting with the first odd year after the year of formation
Information checked on 2026-10-21. Fees can change; we always charge the state's current fee.