Iowa Articles of Incorporation Forms
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The Iowa articles of incorporation forms allow an individual to create a corporation by filing the documents with the Secretary of State along with the required filing fee. An applicant has the option of either filing online or through the *paper process (*only for foreign corporations) that involves mailing the application.
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Check Corporation Name – It is recommended to always verify that the name you have selected does not already exist. Type the name in the database and check to see if a duplicate listing exists or if one that is similar.
How to File
Step 1 – Choose Type – Select the type of corporation that you are seeking to form in Iowa from the list below;
- Cooperative – A community based corporation that is run by a group of people typically
- Domestic Non Profit – An organization that will or has received tax exemption status.
- Most Common – Domestic Profit – For any standard business that will be located within the State.
- Domestic Professional – For a corporation that will have a special license from the State such as a medical or law office.
- Foreign Non Profit – For any organization that works on a non profit basis located outside the State seeking to operate in Iowa.
- Foreign Profit – For all corporations located outside the State looking to do business in Iowa (Example: McDonald’s, Burger King, etc.)
Step 2 – Apply Online – Use this tool provided by the Iowa Secretary of State to form the corporation online. For most entities, at the end of the answering all the fields you will be instructed to pay;
- Cooperatives – $20
- Domestic Profit – $50
- Domestic Non-Profit – $20
- Foreign – $100
- Foreign Non-Profit – $25
The formed corporation will arrive in the mail in the estimated time of 10 to 14 business days.
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Tips
- Apply for an EIN – This is the number that is obtained from the Internal Revenue Service that allows an entity to be able to open a bank account and conduct business activities. It is free to get and is granted instantly.
- Corporate Bylaws – This is by some legal advisors considered mandatory for any new corporation as it proves the entity’s status by detailing the annual meetings and day to day activities of the business.
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