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Annual filings in Iowa,
on autopilot

Iowa Secretary of State requires an annual filing — april 1 biennially (odd-numbered years for most llcs). We track the deadline, prepare the paperwork, and file it for you. Every year, automatically.

Iowa at a glance

What Iowa actually requires

Filing agency
Iowa Secretary of State
Annual deadline
April 1 biennially (odd-numbered years for most LLCs)
If you miss it
$30 late fee. Extended non-filing leads to administrative dissolution.
Our turnaround
5–7 business days once you've placed the order.

Iowa requires a biennial report in odd-numbered years. Filed online through the Secretary of State's Fast Track Filing system.

Iowa pricing

Filing services. Flat fees.

State fees are shown separately from our service fee so you always know exactly where every dollar goes.

Turnaround: 1-2 business days
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Annual LLC Renewal

$175.00/filing
$30.00 state fee · $145.00 service
  • We track the deadline every year
  • Filed in your state's portal, not a form
  • Stamped confirmation emailed to you
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Issued by Iowa
Compliance proof

Certificate of Compliance / Fact

$90.00/filing
$10.00 state fee · $80.00 service
  • Official certificate from the state
  • Delivered as a stamped PDF
  • Use for banks, leases, and renewals
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Stay compliant in Iowa

Two add-ons that keep your LLC on track

Instant-download tools tailored to Iowa. Pair them with your annual filing or grab them separately.

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Iowa Labor Law Posters

Federal + Iowa workplace notices in one printable PDF. Print, post, done — no $200/yr poster subscription.

  • Federal posters (OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, EEO, EPPA, USERRA)
  • Iowa minimum-wage and workers' comp notices
  • Iowa unemployment insurance + anti-discrimination
  • Printable, current-year PDF
  • Free re-download if posters update
$97.00
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Never miss a deadline

Iowa Compliance Calendar

Every Iowa deadline in one PDF + .ics import. Drops into your calendar so you stop chasing dates.

  • Annual report due date and filing window
  • Franchise / privilege tax dates (where applicable)
  • Registered agent renewal reminders
  • BOI federal reporting deadlines
  • Estimated tax payment dates
$37.00
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Iowa FAQ

Iowa filings, answered

When is my Iowa annual report actually due?

April 1 biennially (odd-numbered years for most LLCs). Once you give Stayfiled your formation date, we save it and file ahead of the deadline every year automatically — so this becomes the last time you'll need to look up the date.

What happens if I miss the Iowa deadline?

$30 late fee. Extended non-filing leads to administrative dissolution. Stayfiled files well ahead of the deadline. If we ever miss it through our error, we refund the service fee — that's the deal.

Do I still need a registered agent in Iowa?

Yes — every Iowa LLC must keep a registered agent on file with the state. That's separate from us. Stayfiled prepares and files the annual paperwork; your registered agent receives legal mail. Many customers run both for full coverage.

How fast can you file my Iowa report?

5–7 business days once you've placed the order. Once the state accepts the filing, you'll get a confirmation email with the stamped document attached.

What if the Iowa Secretary of State rejects my filing?

We re-file at no additional service charge until it's accepted. The state's filing fee is non-refundable on their end, but our work isn't done until your filing is on the public record.

Will Stayfiled remind me next year?

Yes — that's the whole point. After your first filing we save your business details and email you 60 days before next year's Iowa deadline with a one-click re-order link.

Filing in multiple states?

One calendar. Every state. Zero late notices.

Stayfiled keeps every LLC you own on a single deadline calendar — across all 36 states we support today.

Annual filings in Iowa, on autopilot — Stayfiled