2026 Iowa fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Iowa?
Every Iowa LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the biennial report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Iowa costs $50 in one-time state filing fees. The biennial report is $45 a year, due April 1, odd years. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $244, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$50
Biennial Report
$45/yr
Processing time
3-5 business days
Iowa LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $50 | One time |
| Biennial Report | $45 | Yearly, due April 1, odd years |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $244 | All in |
Flat 3.9% personal income tax (2026) on IA-resident LLC members. Rate dropping from graduated system.
What founders in Iowa overpay for
- Biennial report due April 1 in odd years only — the every-other-year schedule is commonly forgotten.
- Rural areas can have limited access to modern banking and payment processors for online LLCs.
- Late filing penalties. Administrative dissolution after non-filing
- Franchise tax. No LLC franchise tax. Graduated 5.5%-8.4% corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your Iowa LLC for $244
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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