Iowa
Any state, same service, same price for our work
Start an LLC in Iowa from anywhere in the world.
A Iowa LLC formed for you within 48 hours, with a registered agent in Iowa and your EIN from the IRS included.
State fee
$50
Processing
1–2 weeks
Each year
Biennial report $30
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of Iowa
- Registered agent with a Iowa street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. The state asks: biennial report $30.
Start in IowaAfter you pay
What happens with your Iowa LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with Iowa, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 1–2 weeks.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a Iowa LLC from abroad
Who can form a Iowa LLC
Anyone. Iowa does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in Iowa, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A Iowa LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Certificate of Organization. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 1–2 weeks after that. The state filing fee is $50, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
Every year Iowa asks for: Biennial report $30. We put the date in your compliance calendar and remind you ahead of time. With us, only the registered agent renews, at $45 a year.
Taxes in Iowa
Iowa has a state income tax, but it applies to income connected to the state. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in Iowa often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
Iowa FAQ
Questions about a Iowa LLC
How much does a Iowa LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$135 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $50 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Iowa?
We file within 48 hours of payment. Iowa typically takes 1–2 weeks to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a Iowa LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in Iowa, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my Iowa LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does Iowa require every year?
Biennial report $30. You also keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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