Iowa LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Iowa in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Iowa LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (state filing fee) | $50 | cite |
| Biennial Report (due every 2 years, Jan 1 – Apr 1) | $30-$60 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| Name Reservation (optional, 120 days) | $10 | cite |
| Typical Year 1 Total (formation + first RA year) | $175 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Iowa requires a biennial (every two years) report filed online between January 1 and April 1, starting the second calendar year after formation; the fee is $30 for domestic LLCs and $60 for foreign LLCs.
Authoritative sources
- https://sos.iowa.gov/business/fees.html
- https://sos.iowa.gov/business/biennial.html
- https://tax.iowa.gov/business-income-tax
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