Iowa state fees
✓ Prices verified Oct 8, 2026- Formation fee: $50
- Biennial report: $30 every two years, starting in year 2
- Biennial timing assumes the LLC is formed in 2026. Reports are due in odd years.
Sources
These charges come from the state, so they are the same whichever service forms your LLC. Missing them can cost penalties and, eventually, the LLC itself: see your LLC's yearly obligations.
What each service costs in Iowa
Three years with a registered agent, Iowa's fees included. Cheapest first; totals marked * include prices we could not confirm, so the real cost may be higher.
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| Service | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | 3-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $89 | $155 | $125 | $369 | Visit |
| Bizee | $50 | $179 | $149 | $378 | Visit |
| Inc Authority | $50 | $279 | $249 | $578 | Visit |
| Harbor Compliance | $248 | $189 | $159 | $596 | Visit |
| Tailor Brands | $249 | $229 | $199 | $677 | Visit |
| ZenBusiness | $249 | $229 | $199 | $677 | Visit |
| LegalZoom | $299 | $279 | $249 | $827 | Visit |
| doola | $347 | $327 | $297 | $971 | Visit |
| Swyft Filings | $646 | $626 | $596 | $1,868 | Visit |