An Iowa LLC requires filing the Articles of Organization to the Iowa Secretary of State of Business Services Division. The file must include the LLC’s name, address, and the name and address of its registered agent. LLC’s must pay a filing fee of $50.

The Iowa LLC must have a name that contains as the last words, “Limited Liability Company”, “L.L.C.”, “LLC”, “Limited”, “Ltd.” or “Co.”. The availability of names can be checked at the Iowa Secretary of State business name database (http://sos.iowa.gov/search/business/).

Iowa LLCs need to have one or more manager. They must file a biennial report which contains information abou the business, including the physical address, CEO, personnel, etc.

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What is an LLC?

LLC refers to a Limited Liability Company, and it is organized by business owners. They have fewer corporate formalities and can be taxed by the IRS as a sole proprietorship, S corporation, or C corporation.

Each state has different requirements and regulations regarding the formation of an LLC. Business owners should check with state laws when considering forming an LLC.

Owners of LLCs are known as members, they can be individuals, corporations, other LLCs, or foreign entities. There is no limit on the number of members an LLC can have. In most states, “single-member” LLCs are allowed, where there is only one owner involved in managing the LLC.

The IRS will treat the LLC as a corporation, partnership, or included in the LLC owners personal tax return. A domestic LLC with at least two members is classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes unless they file Form 8832 and elect to be treated as a corporation.

LLCs carry tax advantages over other forms of business such as limited partnerships. The owners of an LLC do not assume personal liability for business debt, and any losses of the LLC can be used as tax deductions against active income.

An LLC can be formed through the state business formation process or consulting with LegalZoom.

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