Iowa Incorporation Frequently Asked Questions

No, but it is recommended to reserve a name prior to filing to ensure that it remains available during the incorporation process.

The reservation of your corporate name will be handled by IncParadise and is included in the price of our service.

No.

When using our service, IncParadise will file, on your behalf, the required administrative forms and articles of incorporation with the appropriate Iowa agency.

Yes. . The registered agent must be either (1) a resident of Iowa whose business office is the same as the registered office or (2) a corporation with authority to transact business in this state whose business office is the same as the registered office. As part of our ongoing service, IncParadise does provide a registered agent service option that you can select during the online registration process.

One or more are required.

One or more as defined in the bylaws.

Yes. A report must be filed every even-number calendar year. The first report must be delivered between January 1 and April 1 of the first even-numbered year following the calendar year of incorporation or on another date that the Iowa Secretary of State may specify.