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This guide covers the required filings to maintain a nonprofit corporation in Iowa. If you are looking to form nonprofit in Iowa, please visit our Start Your Iowa Nonprofit guide. The steps below apply to nonprofits that are both incorporated and foreign qualified in Iowa. Please note that this is a general list and may not be exhaustive or applicable to all nonprofits.
| Agency: | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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| Instructions: | See Form 990 Thresholds to determine which form to file. Then see Current Form 990 Series for instructions. |
| Due: | By the 15th day of the 5th month following the end of the taxable year. For most organizations, the tax year ends December 31 so the Form 990 is due May 15. |
| Agency: | Iowa Secretary of State |
| Form: | Available online. Click on the no account required option, search for your entity record, then select "File by Paper" to obtain a printable form. |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | By April 1 of odd-numbered years. Reports may be filed as early as January 1. |
| Law: | |
| Penalties: | No late fee. Your business can be dissolved or revoked within a few months. |
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Maintain a registered agent that has a street address in Iowa. The registered agent is responsible for receiving legal documents such as service of process. Appointing a registered agent service is often preferable to listing an officer or director, as their information often changes. Consider using our registered agent service in Waterloo , IA to maintain compliance with the state requirement.
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