Filing
Biennial Report
How often
Every two years
Due
Between January 1 and April 1 of every odd-numbered year
When the Iowa Biennial Report is due
Iowa LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years. It is due between January 1 and April 1 of every odd-numbered year.
The first one is due between January 1 and April 1 of the first odd-numbered year after the year the LLC is formed.
Because it is filed every two years, it is easy to forget. Put the month in your calendar now, or let our compliance tracker work out the date for you.
What the Biennial Report asks for
It confirms or updates what the state holds about your LLC. Expect to give:
- The LLC's name and Iowa file number
- The principal office and mailing address
- Your registered agent's name and address in Iowa
- The members or managers, as your state's form asks
If something has changed since the last filing, such as a new member or manager, update your operating agreement first so the two match.
If you miss it
The LLC falls out of good standing on Iowa's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled. Without good standing, banks and partners ask questions, some contracts cannot be signed, and a dissolved LLC has to file for reinstatement. The sources below set out exactly what Iowa does.
How to file
File with the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services, online. Have your file number and your current agent and address details ready.
Or have it done
$299 / year state fee included
We track the Biennial Report deadline, prepare it and file it every cycle.
Worth knowing in Iowa
- All Iowa LLCs file in odd-numbered years, regardless of the year they were formed.
- An LLC that misses the April 1 deadline receives a delinquency notice and is administratively dissolved if it still has not filed by August.
- The Certificate of Organization is filed online through Fast Track Filing, which asks whether the LLC holds an interest in Iowa agricultural land.
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Iowa Biennial Report due?
Iowa LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years. It is due between January 1 and April 1 of every odd-numbered year. The first one is due between January 1 and April 1 of the first odd-numbered year after the year the LLC is formed.
Where do I file the Iowa Biennial Report?
With the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services, which accepts it online. You will need the LLC's name or file number to find it.
What happens if I miss the Iowa Biennial Report?
The LLC falls out of good standing on Iowa's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled; reinstating it takes another filing. Check the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services's rules, linked below, for exactly what Iowa does.
Does every Iowa LLC have to file, even with no income?
Yes. The Biennial Report is about keeping the LLC active on the state's records, not about income. An LLC with no activity still files.
Can StartGlobal file my Iowa Biennial Report?
Yes. We track the deadline and file it for $299 a year, with the state fee included.
