State filing requirements for Iowa.

Please refer to your local statutes for the most up-to-date requirements.

Sections
Articles of incorporation
While incorporation is not explicitly required, we strongly recommend that your organization incorporate to protect your staff, officers, volunteers, etc. from personal liability. Sample articles of incorporation are available to our clients.
Business entity search
 
https://sos.iowa.gov/search/business/(S(iuys0n55n0igux45eliudr45))/search.aspx
Form
 
Link: https://sos.iowa.gov/file/origination/index.aspx
Additional info
 
Fee: $20
Processing: 20 business days (estimate)
Signatures: No special requirements at this time
Corporate annual report
Notes
 
Nonprofit corporations are required to file an annual report. Failure to file an annual report will result in being dissolved by the state.
Business entity search
 
https://sos.iowa.gov/search/business/(S(iuys0n55n0igux45eliudr45))/search.aspx
Form (e-file)
 
Link: https://filings.sos.iowa.gov/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f
Due: Between January 1 and April 1 the first odd-numbered year after incorporating ; (then) Biennially, between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year
Fee: No fee for nonprofits.
Charity registration
Not required for Iowa.
 
Income/franchise tax exemption
Automatic with valid 501(c)(3) exemption.
 
Sales tax exemption
Notes
 
Purchases: In general, Iowa does not offer exemptions from sales tax to booster club organizations.

Sales: Booster club organizations are not required to collect sales tax when they sell goods and services. Additionally specific types of goods are always exempt from sales tax in Iowa, a complete list of these exemptions and more information about sales tax and its relation to nonprofits in Iowa can be found below.
Initial form
 
Link: n/a
Due: n/a
Fee: None, to the best of our knowledge
Tax department
Not required for Iowa.
Raffles (games of chance)
Filings related to raffles and other games of chance are not included in our covered services. We may be able to assist you for an additional service fee. Reach out to your state representative for more information.
Filing information
 
Link: https://dia.iowa.gov/charitable-organizations
Due: Before event
Fee: $15.00-150.00
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