Incorporating in Iowa? We've assembled a list of useful links where you can find information on incorporating in Iowa. If we are missing a good resource, please let us know.

Incorporating in Iowa

Contact Information

Secretary of State Corporations Division
Lucas Bldg., 1st Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5204
Incorporate in Iowa

Useful Iowa Incorporation Links

• Secretary of State - Iowa's Secretary of State office.
• Business Services - The Business Services department of Iowa's Secretary of State.
• Search Databases - Access all online databases at the Business Serivces office including Notary Public and actual filed corporate documents for any registered corporation in the state of Iowa.
• Online Filing - File UCC, Biennial Report, Biennial Agricultural Report, Notary Renewal, and the 28E Agreement, for the State of Iowa.
• Forms - Download a pdf of all business and UCC forms needed in Iowa.
• Choosing a Business Entity - Everything you need to know about forming a new business in Iowa.
• Business License Information - Obtain various permits and/or licenses in order to operate your business in Iowa.
• Tax Aspects - Learn about the tax implications of starting your business in Iowa.
• Useful Links - Links to all of Iowa's government agencies that provide business owners with information.


Last updated May 15, 2009.