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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.

Ready to form your Iowa LLC? Start your Iowa formation with Lovie and get filed in 1 to 3 business days.

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