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Iowa LLC filing fee: $50
Checked against the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services page on 2026-10-19
To form a Iowa limited liability company you file Certificate of Organization, domestic Limited Liability Company (Iowa Code 489.201) with the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services. The official Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services text states the fee:
Certificate of Organization - $50 (Iowa Code 489.201)
Iowa at a glance
| Online vs paper | One fee listed; online through Fast Track Filing |
|---|---|
| Recurring state filing | Biennial report, every other year |
| Form | No state form: you draft a document that meets Iowa Code 489.201 |
How to pay
| Filing method | Payment accepted (official wording) |
|---|---|
| Online | Available to file online through the Fast Track Filing System (marked ** on the official list). |
What the form asks for
In the order of the official instructions for Certificate of Organization:
- Iowa links only the code section (Iowa Code 489.201) for this filing, not a form. The office says that where only the code section is linked, you draft the document yourself and it must meet that section of the Iowa Code, and suggests speaking with your own legal counsel if you need help drafting it.
Optional services and their official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Amendment to Certificate of Organization | $50 |
| Restated Certificate of Organization | $50 |
Amounts as listed on the official pages below; none of these is required to form the LLC.
- Iowa states that businesses, both domestic and foreign, file a biennial report with the Secretary of State every other year.
Official sources
- https://sos.iowa.gov/businesses/business-entity-forms-and-fees — Business entity forms and fees: $50 Certificate of Organization, online filing marker, drafting note, biennial report (checked 2026-10-19)
This is general information copied from the official page, not legal or tax advice. Fees change; if the official page shows a different number, the official page is correct — please tell us so we can update this page.