Corporation · Iowa · 2026
What a corporation really costs in Iowa
Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Iowa, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$50
Articles of Incorporation
First year with the state
~$110
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$50
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $299 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- Iowa corporation biennial reportEvery 2 years (even years) by April 1. Filed Jan 1 - Apr 1 of even-numbered years; $60 online or paper.$60
Questions
How much does it cost to form a corporation in Iowa?
Iowa charges $50 to file the Articles of Incorporation.
What does a corporation cost every year in Iowa?
Iowa corporation biennial report: $60, every 2 years (even years) by April 1 (Filed Jan 1 - Apr 1 of even-numbered years; $60 online or paper.).
What if my corporation was formed in another state?
To do business in Iowa you register as a foreign entity: Foreign Registration Statement, $100.
Not sure a corporation is right?
Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Iowa.
Plan my company freeSource: https://sos.iowa.gov/business/FormsAndFees.html · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.