# Form a corporation in Iowa

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/iowa
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Iowa charges $50 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Iowa Secretary of State.

## Iowa details

- Corporation filing fee: $50
- Expedited processing (5 business days): $15
- Corporation annual report (Every 2 yrs: LLC odd years $30 online/$45 paper, corp even years $60; due Apr 1): We confirm it for you

[Filing office: Iowa Secretary of State](https://filings.sos.iowa.gov/). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://sos.iowa.gov/businesses/business-entity-forms-and-fees)

[Start my Iowa corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=IA)

$50 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Iowa?

The state charges $50. With our Basic package, the total is $50.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Iowa LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Iowa Secretary of State. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.