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Iowa . Annual report 2026

Iowa annual report: fees, deadlines, and how to file.

Everything you need to know about the Iowa annual report: who must file, when it is due, what it costs, and how to file in 5 minutes.

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LLC fee
$45 (online) / $60 (paper) . Biennial
Corp fee
$45 (online) / $60 (paper) . Biennial
Due (LLC)
April 1 (Biennial Report . every two years)
Late fee
Loss of good standing; admin dissolution after 60 days

Who files, when, and what it costs

Who must file

Every Iowa LLC, Corporation, and Limited Partnership in active status. Foreign-qualified entities also file.

When it is due

LLCs: April 1 (Biennial Report . every two years).

Corporations: April 1 (Biennial Report . every two years).

What it costs

LLC fee: $45 (online) / $60 (paper) . Biennial. Corp: $45 (online) / $60 (paper) . Biennial.

Late fee: Loss of good standing; admin dissolution after 60 days.

If you miss the deadline

Iowa applies the late fee. After 60 days past Biennial Report deadline, the state administratively dissolves the entity.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the Iowa annual report due?
LLCs: April 1 (Biennial Report . every two years). Corporations: April 1 (Biennial Report . every two years).
How much does the Iowa annual report cost?
LLC: $45 (online) / $60 (paper) . Biennial. Corp: $45 (online) / $60 (paper) . Biennial.
What happens if I miss the Iowa AR deadline?
Loss of good standing; admin dissolution after 60 days. After 60 days past Biennial Report deadline, admin dissolution.
Can I file the Iowa annual report late?
Yes, with Loss of good standing; admin dissolution after 60 days penalty.
Who must file an annual report in Iowa?
Every active LLC, Corp, LP, and foreign-qualified entity.
Can File.Business file my Iowa annual report?
Yes. Five minutes online. State fee passed through at cost.
Is there a Iowa annual report extension?
No extensions.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services Division as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed Iowa attorney or CPA.

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