| What to file | Biennial report |
|---|---|
| State fee | Biennial report: $30 (every 2 years) source ↗ |
| Due | Biennial report due in odd-numbered years by April 1. |
| First deadline after forming | Biennial report due in odd-numbered years by April 1. Your exact first due date is on your LLC's state record; check with the state. |
| Late fee | No fixed late fee listedNone found. |
| If you don't file | Administrative dissolution may start if not filed within 60 days after due (Iowa Code 489.708). |
Government fees only. Report fees, taxes and late fees shown here are paid to the state, not platform or service fees.
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How to file
File online on filings.sos.iowa.gov: look up your LLC, confirm or update its details (addresses, registered agent, managers or members) and pay the fee. It usually takes a few minutes, and you don't need a service.
File with Iowa ↗Official site: filings.sos.iowa.gov. No service needed.
BOI report: not needed for US-formed LLCs. Under FinCEN's final rule, effective August 14, 2026 (making the March 2025 interim rule permanent), companies formed in the US don't file beneficial ownership (BOI) reports. Only companies formed abroad and registered to do business in a US state report, generally within 30 days of their registration taking effect. Filing with FinCEN is free; ignore letters asking you to pay to file one. FinCEN ↗
Iowa LLC cost and yearly fees → What to do after you form All states
Iowa annual report FAQ
Does an Iowa LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes: a biennial report, $30/2 yrs, due Apr 1, odd years.
When is the Iowa LLC biennial report due?
Biennial report due in odd-numbered years by April 1. First one: biennial report due in odd-numbered years by April 1. Your exact first due date is on your LLC's state record; check with the state.
How much does the Iowa biennial report cost?
Biennial report: $30 (every 2 years).
What happens if I file the Iowa biennial report late?
Late fee: No fixed late fee listed. None found. Administrative dissolution may start if not filed within 60 days after due (Iowa Code 489.708).
Does my Iowa LLC need to file a BOI report?
No, if it was formed in the US. Under FinCEN’s final rule, effective August 14, 2026, US-formed companies are exempt. Only companies formed abroad and registered to do business in a US state report, generally within 30 days of registering.
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