LLC formation price tables - Iowa
3 Best LLC Services in Iowa (2026): Price Table
Table order: Cost 40%, coverage 30%, three smaller columns (how the table is sorted)
Quick reference
- State filing charge$50legis.iowa.gov [read October 2026, table note]
- What year one costs$199Provider charges alone
- Cells at year three$397 to $597Provider charges for three years
- State side through year 3$80Equal in every entry
- Break-even yearNone within ten yearsNo entry passes another
Iowa: prices, best value first
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1. Iowa Registered Agent.co: best for the smallest bill over three years
Best value- Year-1 cell$199
- Cell for later years$99/yr
- Three-year cell$397
Year one $199; later years $99
Top of the table: Iowa Registered Agent.co. $199 in year one, $99 each year after that.
A smaller three-year cell than Mainstay Filing puts it first, since cost weighs most.
The biennial report is outside what its price pays for.
Price buys
- The Iowa formation filing
- Agent service for the first year
In its favor
- A modest $99 renewal
- Formation priced at $199
- Year-one agent covered
Against it
- The biennial report remains on your own list of jobs
- EIN add-on: $99
See Iowa Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
2. Mainstay Filing: best for formation and upkeep on one invoice
All fifty states- Year-1 cell$199
- Cell for later years$199/yr
- Three-year cell$597
$199 yearly plus $50 to the state
Mainstay Filing holds place 2 because no other entry puts the biennial report inside a $199 yearly price.
Three years cost $200 more here than with Iowa Registered Agent.co.
The biennial report is taken care of each time, with Iowa's $30 billed at cost.
Price buys
- The LLC formation filing
- Registered agent for twelve months
- Biennial report, filed when due
- EIN application prepared
- No markup on government fees
In its favor
- One yearly price of $199
- EIN application included
- Renewal holds at $199
Against it
- Renews $100 above Iowa Registered Agent.co
See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
3. IA Registered Agent.org: best for a second in-state filer
Single-state service- Year-1 cell$199
- Cell for later years$99/yr
- Three-year cell$397
Year one $199; later years $99
Below that, IA Registered Agent.org: $199 in year one, $99 each year after that.
The biennial report is outside what its price pays for.
Its prices match Iowa Registered Agent.co's exactly.
Price buys
- The Iowa formation filing
- Agent service for the first year
In its favor
- Formation priced at $199
- Year-one agent covered
- A modest $99 renewal
Against it
- The biennial report remains on your own list of jobs
- EIN add-on: $99
See IA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Totals over time
| No. | Entry | Year 1 cell | Year 2 cell | Year 3 cell | Year 5 cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | See Iowa Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $398 | $597 | $995 | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | IA Registered Agent.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | See IA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Cost calculator
Iowa state fees (official)
| Charge | Cell | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Formation charge | $50 | legis.iowa.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| Biennial report | $30 every two years | help.sos.iowa.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| Three-year state total | $80 | Total of the lines |
What settled the order
Iowa Registered Agent.co did better than Mainstay Filing on three-year row total, a 40% column.
Three years with Iowa Registered Agent.co cost $397, while the same span at Mainstay Filing runs $200 higher.
Count the EIN application and Iowa Registered Agent.co costs less from year 2.
Iowa LLC filing fee and requirements, quoted from the official source
$50 plus the Certificate of Organization, delivered to the Iowa Secretary of State, creates the company. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Source: legis.iowa.gov [read October 2026, table note]
Filing it yourself
Hire no one and three years cost $80 in state fees. A service puts $397 to $597 on top over the same stretch.
Common questions
What do LLC formation services charge in Iowa?
The entries charge $199 up front, and the state adds $50.
What do these entries add up to over three years?
Between $397 to $597 for three years of service.
How much does Iowa charge to file an LLC?
$50, sent with the Certificate of Organization.
What does Iowa charge each year after formation?
Following formation, the table shows Iowa wanting the biennial report every two years for $30, April 1 of odd-numbered years.
Is the EIN application included in the price?
Iowa Registered Agent.co at $99, Mainstay Filing at no added charge and IA Registered Agent.org at $99.
When does one entry pass another in total cost?
Not within ten years: the running totals keep the same order.
Which LLC formation service is the best value in Iowa?
Iowa Registered Agent.co, which wins on three-year row total. Mainstay Filing and IA Registered Agent.org follow.
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Where this came from
- For Iowa Secretary of State, Business the source is help.sos.iowa.gov (August 2026).
- For Iowa Secretary of State, Business the source is help.sos.iowa.gov (August 2026).
- For Iowa report due date the source is legis.iowa.gov (August 2026).
- For Iowa Code § 489.201 the source is legis.iowa.gov (August 2026).
- For Iowa formation fee: Filing fee the source is legis.iowa.gov (October 2026).
- For Iowa registered agent statute the source is legis.iowa.gov (October 2026).
- Price cells copied from Iowa Registered Agent.co pricing page, November 13, 2026
- Price cells copied from Mainstay Filing Iowa service page, November 13, 2026
- Price cells copied from IA Registered Agent.org pricing page, November 13, 2026