Form a limited partnership in Iowa
Iowa charges $100 for the Certificate of Limited Partnership (Iowa Code 488.201). We prepare it, your general partners sign it, and we file it with the Iowa Secretary of State.
Iowa details
- Certificate of Limited Partnership (Iowa Code 488.201)
- $100
- Expedited processing5 business days
- $15
- Limited partnership annual report
- We confirm it for you
Filing office: Iowa Secretary of State. Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. Source
Start my Iowa limited partnership
$100 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.
Questions
How much does it cost to form a limited partnership in Iowa?
The state charges $100. With our Basic package, the total is $100.
LP or LLC?
In an LP, general partners run the business and are personally liable for its debts, and limited partners invest. An LLC protects every owner, so most small businesses pick one. LPs suit funds and family holdings.
Who signs it?
Every general partner signs the certificate. We send it to them to sign before we file.
Who approves it?
The Iowa Secretary of State. We submit it there for you and send you copies of what comes back.