Most state filings price themselves in pieces — one fee for the Articles, another for an expedited option, a third for a certificate of good standing, and an annual report on top. The list below is what actually hits your card (or the state's portal) when you form an Iowa LLC with us.
Year one
Form LLC service fee — $299 flat. Covers Articles of Organization, federal EIN, custom operating agreement, and one year of registered agent service in Iowa.
Iowa state filing fee — $50. Paid directly to the Iowa Secretary of State at time of filing. Non-refundable once submitted.
First-year total — $349. That's every dollar required to form an Iowa LLC with a stamped certificate, EIN, and a bank-ready operating agreement in hand.
Iowa note
Biennial report: $30 online, $45 by mail.
What happens after year one
Iowa biennial report: $30 every two years.
Iowa tax notes: Biennial report: $30 online, $45 by mail. Due between January 1 and April 1 in odd or even years based on formation year. Filed via Fast Track Filing system.
Registered agent service is $119/year after the included first year. It's optional — you can designate yourself, an employee, or a different commercial agent at any time by filing a change-of-agent form with the Iowa Secretary of State.
What the $299 is not
The $299 is a flat service fee. It is not:
A legal fee. Form LLC is a document filing service, not a law firm. If you need legal advice on your operating agreement or liability exposure, talk to an Iowa attorney.
A tax fee. We prepare your EIN application and deliver the IRS confirmation, but we do not prepare tax returns.
A tiered price. There is no "basic" or "premium" — the same $299 gets every customer the same four things. No upsells at checkout.
What's included in the $299 flat fee
State filingArticles of Organization, by a formation specialist
EIN includedFederal tax ID, issued by the IRS after approval
Operating agreementDrafted to your ownership structure — not a template
Registered agentOne year included in Iowa, Des Moines on file
Ready to form in Iowa?
$299 flat, plus Iowa's $50 state fee.
Reservation takes three minutes. A formation specialist in Des Moines handles the rest.