How to start a business in Iowa

Iowa is a great place to begin. From financial and regulatory assistance to recruitment and hiring, our full-service project staff can help connect you with the things you need to go from concept to bricks, clicks � or whatever your venture requires to become both operational and successful.

• Point of contact - Secretary of State's Office, Business Services
  • First Floor, Lucas Building, 321 E. 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50319
  • Phone: 515-281-5204
  • email: sos@sos.state.ia.us
• LLC's, LLP's & For-Profit Corporations
  • Applicable forms must be filled out and filed with the Secretary of State. Forms can be dowloaded at: Forms.
  • Fees: The Fee schedule is available online at: Fee Schedule