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Iowa LLC and Corporation Registration and Formation

Iowa with its diverse and vibrant economy and complemented by its skilled workforce provides just the right infrastructure and opportunity to a start-up business. You can form an Iowa business, small or medium size without having to worry about future growth prospects. The state is already home to 267,733 small businesses that is playing a key role in the state’s annual growth rate of 2.2%. What makes Iowa even more attractive for businesses is the low operational costs and a pro-business environment.

We are one of the top Iowa registered agents and are familiar with all processes pertaining to the Iowa State and can provide information and assistance for successful set up of your business!

Let’s take a look at how you can form an Iowa business LLC or Corporation.

Iowa LLC Registration and Formation

Iowa LLC Registration & Formation

LLC company formation in Iowa is governed by Chapter 489 of the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The process for registration and formation of LLC is as follows:

Step#1: Maintain a registered agent

According to IA Code § 489.113 of the 2011 Iowa Code, a domestic and foreign LLC needs to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state. If you are planning to form an Iowa business, you will need to appoint an agent authorized to receive service of process on your behalf. We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Iowa.

We are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Iowa.

Step#2: LLC Name Reservation

One of the foremost steps towards company formation in Iowa is identifying a name for your business entity. What is the process? The process is as follows:

  • Identify a name for your business entity
  • According to IA Code § 489.108, the name should contain the phrase or words “limited liability company” or the abbreviations “L.L.C.”, or “LLC”.
  • The chosen name should be distinguishable from any other name that exists in the records of the Secretary of State
  • Apply for reservation of name pursuant to IA Code § 489.109
  • File with the Secretary of the State along with the applicable fee. An LLC can reserve its name for a period of 120 days.

Step#3: Articles of Organization and Certificate of Authority

If you are planning to form an Iowa business LLC then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a Limited Liability Company. The steps are:

  • If you want to register a domestic LLC then you will be required to file “Certificate of Organization” governed by IA Code § 489.201, Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.
  • If your business entity is a foreign LLC then you will be required to file an “Application for Certificate of Authority” pursuant to IA Code §489.1117, Revised Uniform Limited
  • Liability Company Act.
  • The application or documentation for registration of LLC can be filed with Secretary of State, Business Services Division, in person or online.

We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the LLC registration.

In case, you have any questions regarding how to form an Iowa business, feel free to call us on 702-871-8678.

Iowa Corporation Registration and Formation

If you are planning to form a Corporation in Iowa then the procedure for registration and formation is as follows:

Step#1: Maintain a Registered Agent

According to IA Code § 490.501, 2009 Iowa Code, Iowa Business Corporation Act, a domestic and foreign Corporation needs to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state. If you are planning to form a corporation in Iowa, you will need to appoint an agent authorized to receive service of process on your behalf. We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Iowa.

We are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Iowa.

Step#2: Corporate Name Reservation

In order to form a corporation in Iowa, one of the key steps is identifying a name for your business entity. What is the process? The process is as follows:

  • Identify a name for your business entity
  • According to IA Code § 490.401, a corporate name should contain the phrase or words “corporation”, “company”, “incorporated”, or the abbreviations “Corp.”, or “Inc.”
  • The chosen name should be distinguishable from any other name that exists in the records of the Secretary of State
  • Apply for reservation of name pursuant to IA Code § 490.402.
  • File with the Secretary of State, Business Services Division along with the applicable fee. A business corporation can reserve its name for a period of 120 days.

Step#3: Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Authority

If you are planning to form a corporation in Iowa, then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a business corporation. The steps are:

  • If you want to register a domestic corporation then you will be required to file “Articles of Incorporation” pursuant to IA Code § 490.131 through 490.134 of the 2009 Iowa Code.
  • If your business entity is a foreign corporation then you will be required to file an “Application for the Certificate of Authority” to transact business in the state pursuant to IA Code § 490.1501 through 490.1503.
  • The application or documentation for registration of a corporation can be filed with the Secretary of State, Business Services Division, in person or online.

We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the incorporation.

If you have any questions regarding Iowa incorporation or LLC formation, you can simply visit the Iowa Business formation.

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