Biennial report
LLCs file in odd-numbered years only.
State fee$30 every 2 years online ($45 on paper)
DueBetween January 1 and April 1 of odd-numbered years
With usOn your compliance calendar
IA · State guide
Form an LLC in Iowa
Iowa charges $50 to file an LLC by its default method (standard · online), and documents come back in about 3 days. Here is every filing option, what the state expects each year, and your first-year total with us.
State filing fee$50Standard · online · about 3 days
Fastest option3 daysStandard · online · $50
First year · Starter$399$349 plan + $50 state fee · ≈ ₹38,100
First year · Pro$1,049$999 plan + $50 state fee · adds Form 5472
State fees synced Sep 17, 2026 from our filing partner and charged at cost. Expedited methods add our $49 expedite fee.
Filing methods
Every way to file in Iowa
The state sets the fee and the speed. We file by the method you pick and pass the fee through at cost.
| Method | Filed | State fee | Our expedite fee | Documents back in | First year · Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StandardDefault | Online | $50 | — | 3 days | $399 |
Every year after
What Iowa expects each year
Forming is the easy part. These are the recurring obligations that keep the company in good standing.
Source: sos.iowa.gov · checked Sep 17, 2026
Form 5472 + pro forma 1120
A foreign-owned single-member LLC files these with the IRS every year, even with no revenue.
DueApril 15
IRS penalty if missed$25,000
Filed for you onPro plan
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Starter is $349 a year plus the $50 state fee at cost. EIN and registered agent included.
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