Filing fee: $50 · Agency: Iowa Secretary of State
Processing time: 1 business day; same-day expedite available for an extra fee.
Annual report: Biennial report fee: $30.
Franchise tax: Iowa does not impose a state-level franchise tax on LLCs. The franchise tax in Iowa applies only to financial institutions like banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations.
Notes: Iowa requires LLCs to file a biennial report every odd-numbered year. The state does not provide a pre-filled form for the Certificate of Organization, requiring filers to prepare their own based on state code.