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Corporation Filing Fees in Iowa

In Iowa, filing articles of incorporation costs $50 and the biennial report costs $60.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Iowa at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$50
Annual report fee
$60 (biennial report)
Report frequency
Every two years

Sources

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The rules in Iowa

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Iowa?

Articles of incorporation fee in Iowa: $50.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Iowa?

Annual report fee in Iowa: $60 (biennial report).

How often does a corporation in Iowa have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Iowa: Every two years.

Where do the Iowa corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Iowa Code 490.122. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.