Initial report for corporations and LLCs is due by April 1st of the year you file, i.e. if you file November 2005, the initial report is due by April 1st. The biennial filing is due every 2 years thereafter.
If you need help we can file the initial or biennial report for you. To use our service, click on the following link:
Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.
Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.
What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.
Corporate kits start at only $82.50. LLC and INC. Click here to order corporate/LLC kits for any U.S. state.
A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.
In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.
If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.
Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.
There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the Iowa Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).
Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).
Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.
Do you need somebody to handle foreign qualification for you? Please contact us!
Read more information about Foreign Qualification here
Foreign qualification fees
Do you need U.S. street address as your mailing address. Mail is forwarded once a week. We offer mail forwarding service based in Las Vegas, NV.
There are two options:
– $150 per year. $2.50 per mailout plus postage.
– $99 per year. $5.50 per mailout plus postage.
Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.
Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.
We offer the best toll-free numbers on the market. Nationwide businesses, mid-sized and small businesses, and families can order toll-free 800 services and get a number that rings directly to your home or business. Redirect it to your fax machine or cell phone and back as you change locations. Track calls on the Internet in real time. Select an easily remembered vanity number for your business. You will get: custom routing, voice mail, inbound faxing, website account management, call recording, lead generation, vanity numbers, national toll-free database search and much more!
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.
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| For Des Moines, IA (2005): | Index Score |
|---|---|
| Composite: | 95.6 |
| Housing: | 95.7 |
| Utilities: | 107.7 |
| Misc. Goods & Services: | 94.2 |
Iowa has the 17th lowest crime ranking in the U.S.(F.B.I.,2004)
Business Inventory Tax
Business inventory is exempt.
Corporate Income Tax
Iowa’s single-factor, non-unitary tax is based only on the percentage of total sales income within the state. An Iowa manufacturer selling all its products outside Iowa would pay no Iowa corporate income tax. Iowa allows 50 % deductibility of federal taxes from Iowa corporate income tax, and Iowa corporate income tax may be reduced or eliminated by the New Jobs Tax Credit.
| First | $25.000 | 6.0 % |
| Next | $75.000 | 8.0 % |
| Next | $150.000 | 10.0 % |
| Over | $250.000 | 12% |
Personal Income Tax
Tax Rate Range: Low – 0.36%; High – 8.98%
Income Brackets: Lowest – $1,211; Highest – $54,495
Personal Property Tax
Exempt. There is no intangible personal property tax, but the state of Iowa assesses intangible taxes on capital employed in state by foreign corporations engaged in business as loan agencies.
State Sales and Use Tax
Base Rate: 5%
Machinery Rate: none
There is an exemption for gross receipts from the sale or rental of industrial machinery, equipment and computers, including replacement parts if they will be directly and primarily used in processing tangible personal property or in research and development of new products or processing or manufacturing, refining, purifying, combining of different materials.
Unemployment Insurance
The new employers’ rate in Iowa is 1.0% for 3 years. Iowa has the lowest new employer unemployment insurance rate in the nation.
The first thing that comes to mind when you are thinking of setting up a startup company Iowa is – how will the business perform here? There are several small and medium size startups and established businesses performing quite well in a variety of industries in Iowa. Some of the industries that have seen stable growth include health care and social assistance, accommodation and food services including travel and tourism related services, professional, scientific, and technical services, and manufacturing.
One of the biggest sector or industry in Iowa, which has seen a high number of startup companies being registered, is the advanced manufacturing industry. A Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) 2016 report revealed that advanced manufacturing has made a contribution of $28.062 billion towards the growing and thriving business economy of the state. Now, let’s take a quick look at why Iowa is the right destination for establishing a business:
Corporation
LLC
Once you register a new business in Iowa, you will be able to qualify for different types of business incentives as a part of the state’s economic development program. Some of these programs have been initiated by Iowa Department of Revenue and Iowa Economic Development Authority. Let’s take a quick look at some of the top programs that will benefit your business:
Apart from these, Iowa Economic Development Authority also provides several programs like Entrepreneur and Innovation Support and International Trade Assistance. You can qualify for these programs only after you register a new company in Iowa.
Iowa, as a state offers a lot of opportunities to businesses that are willing to register or relocate here. This is a state with a growing economy but there are a few disadvantages like formation of a corporation may take longer, foreign businesses will be required to provide certificate of existence, and LLC’s have a limited life. Apart from these, there is much to look forward to especially in terms of advantages that will help push your business towards a new future!
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Once you have applied for registration of your new business, what next? The next step is to check whether your business requires an Iowa company license. If a business entity requires a license or permit and you have not applied for one, then even after registration or incorporation in Iowa, your business will not be operational.
The state of Iowa does not have, what is known as a “general” business license although some licenses and permits are categorized under “regulatory.” They can be classified under industries or state departments like:
How do you find out if your business requires a permit or a license, or both? Who is the issuing authority for a business permit or license? How do you apply for business license in Iowa? Will a business entity require a single license or multiple licenses or permits? The only way to answer these questions is by understanding the process of business licensing.
There are two steps towards acquiring a business license in the state of Iowa and they are:
Which industry is your business entity a part of? It is important to identify the industry as some businesses may require a business license in Iowa while others might require just a permit to become operational. Depending on the type of business, the type of license issued, the fees, etc, the duration or validity are different. Let’s look at an example to understand this well.
If you are planning to start a restaurant or food business then you need to further identify a specific segment. Some of the common segments include:
Note: These are not stand alone licenses and you will require other licenses and permits to operate a food establishment.
If you are planning to start a gaming parlor or a gambling business, then the business license comes with a short-term or time bound validity.
You can apply for the following type or validity of business license for gambling:
Once you have identified the type of Iowa company license you require, the next step is to file the application for the license necessary. The license or business permit information is available under one roof, i.e., at the Iowa Business License Information Center. Although, you would be required to file an application for business license with different authorities. For example Food Service Establishment License is issued by Department of Inspections & Appeals while Outdoor Service Area Privilege License is issued by the Department of Commerce.
If you have any questions regarding registration of your business, feel free to call us on 702-871-8678.
702-871-8678