# Form an LLC in Iowa

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

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

## Iowa state fees

- LLC filing fee: $50
- Corporation filing fee: $50
- Expedited processing (5 business days): $15
- Biennial report (Every 2 years): $30

Biennial report $30 online ($45 paper).

Filing office: [Iowa Secretary of State](https://filings.sos.iowa.gov/)

Fees last checked October 2026 against the state's fee schedule. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [State fee schedule](https://sos.iowa.gov/businesses/business-entity-forms-and-fees)

## What it costs with us

Iowa · LLC · Basic

- Basic package: $0
- Iowa filing fee (Paid to the state): $50

Total $50

[Start my Iowa LLC](https://joinopenfile.com/start?state=IA&entity=llc&pkg=basic)

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## Iowa LLC questions

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Iowa?

Iowa charges $50 to file an LLC ($50 for a corporation). With our Basic package you pay $50 in all, with the state and processing fees included. We confirm the current fee before we file.

Does a Iowa LLC have to file an annual report?

Yes, every 2 years (state fee $30). Biennial report $30 online ($45 paper).

Can I get my Iowa LLC filed faster?

Yes. Expedited filing in Iowa is $50 and included in Premium. You pick your filing time when you order.

Who files and approves it?

The Iowa Secretary of State approves LLC filings in Iowa. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what the state returns.