IA Des Moines, Iowa

Iowa LLC Guides for Care & Wellness Businesses

Thinking of starting a care or wellness business in Iowa? Below you'll find the LLC formation details for Iowa alongside a complete guide for each service type.

Iowa LLC at a Glance

Filing Fee
$50
Processing Time (estimate)
3–5 business days (online)
Annual Fee
$30 online ($45 by mail) every two years
State Income Tax
Yes
Annual Report
Biennial report required
Filing Agency
Iowa Secretary of State

Note: Iowa's biennial report is due by 1 April in odd-numbered years only, and costs $30 online rather than the $45 paper fee. Because it comes round only every other year it is an easy one to forget — the state does not send a reminder you can rely on.

Checked against Iowa Secretary of State guidance on . Sources: Iowa Secretary of State — Business Services; Iowa Secretary of State — Business filing forms and fees.

Session.care builds appointment-booking software. This is general information, not legal, tax, or professional-licensing advice, and fees and deadlines change. Speak to a qualified Iowa attorney or accountant before you file.

Ready to take your first booking in Iowa?

Session.care gives care businesses in Iowa professional booking, payments, staff management, and client messaging — free to start.

Start free trial

Browse LLC Guides for Other States

← Back to all 50 states