LLC Cost in Iowa: Full Fee Breakdown
Complete cost breakdown for forming an LLC or C-Corp in Iowa. All fees verified from the Iowa Secretary of State as of August 2026.
How much does an LLC cost in Iowa?
An LLC in Iowa costs $158 in the first year through Lovie: $50 state filing fee paid to Iowa, $29 one time Lovie formation fee, and $79/yr for a registered agent. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.
- State filing fee: $50 (paid directly to Iowa Secretary of State)
- Lovie platform fee: $29 one time (includes AI guided formation, operating agreement, EIN)
- Registered agent: $79/yr (required in Iowa, includes digital mail scanning)
LLC Formation Cost Breakdown
State Filing Fees (paid to Iowa)
LLC Articles of Organization$50
Annual Report$60/yr
Expedited Processing (optional)+$50
Lovie Platform Fees
Formation Filing$29
Registered Agent$79/yr
EIN ApplicationIncluded
Operating AgreementIncluded
Compliance AlertsIncluded
Total First Year (LLC)$158
Renewal: $139/yr (registered agent + annual report)
C-Corp Formation in Iowa
C-Corp filing fee$50
Total first year (C-Corp)$158
Processing Time
Standard processing in Iowa: 5 business days. Expedited available for +$50.
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