Form a Business in Iowa

By LLCbyState Editorial Team · Editorial Team

Everything you need to form and maintain an LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, or DBA in Iowa. Filing fees and ongoing requirements are current for 2026.

Iowa at a glance

LLC filing fee$50

Corporation filing fee$50

DBA fee$5

Annual report$45 biennial

Franchise taxNone

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