Short answer: File Statement of Dissolution with the Iowa Secretary of State for $5. No tax clearance certificate required
We've pulled these figures from the Iowa Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Iowa
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. No tax clearance certificate required
- File Statement of Dissolution with the Iowa Secretary of State and pay $5.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Iowa compares
Iowa's dissolution filing fee is $5. That's the 9th lowest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Iowa comes in $27.5 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $5 | 39 of 48 |
| Indiana | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Minnesota | $55 | 13 of 48 |
| Missouri | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| South Dakota | $10 | 36 of 48 |
| Illinois | $5 | 39 of 48 |
Iowa fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Biennial Report | $30 | biennial, January 1 to April 1 of every odd-numbered year |
| Statement of Dissolution | $5 |
Dissolving an LLC: Iowa questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Iowa?
File Statement of Dissolution with the Iowa Secretary of State ($5). No tax clearance certificate required
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Iowa?
No tax clearance certificate required
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. No statutory late monetary fee
How much does it cost to dissolve an Iowa LLC?
$5 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: dba.fee.