What an LLC costs in Iowa (2026)

Forming an LLC in Iowa costs $50. After that the state charges Biennial Report, $30 every two years.

Cost	Amount	When
Certificate of Organization	$50	Once, to form	legis.iowa.gov
Biennial Report	Biennial Report, $30 every two years	January 1 to April 1 of odd-numbered years	legis.iowa.gov

What else an LLC owner pays

The fees above are what the state charges the LLC. The bigger cost is tax on the profit: a single-member LLC pays the same income tax and self-employment tax as a sole proprietor. At $100,000 of profit that comes to $25,294 a year in Iowa, fees included. An S corp election can lower it: LLC vs S corp in Iowa.

Biennial report is $30 online through Fast Track Filing or $45 on paper.

Questions

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

$50 to file the Certificate of Organization.

How much does an LLC cost per year in Iowa?

Biennial Report, $30 every two years.

When is the Iowa LLC report due?

January 1 to April 1 of odd-numbered years.

Does an LLC pay Iowa income tax?

Not by itself, in most cases: a single-member LLC's profit is taxed on the owner's return. Iowa taxes personal income at a flat 3.8% (2026).

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