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Incorporation Resources Directory - Iowa
Iowa
The choice of a business entity is a complex decision that has legal and tax implications for the small business owner. We highly recommend that you contact your certified public accountant, tax professional and / or an attorney before deciding on your choice of entity. The material presented here is for information purposes only.
Contact
Secretary of State
Address
State Capitol
Room 105
1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
Telephone
515-281-8993
Fax
515-242-5952
Website
Business formation in Iowa
The Iowa Secretary of State's Online Business Center is a resource of the Business Services Division that is responsible for filing documents such as UCC financing statements, trademarks, business entity documents, and other statutorily required special filings. The Secretary of State's office uses technology to improve and expand services for all our customers. The Online Business Center provides 24 hour access to forms, applications and searchable databases needed by businesses, lending institutions and interested citizens. A very helpful online guide about business organization is also available for visitors. For detailed information on how to conduct business as a Sole Proprietor, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation or Limited Liability Company we recommend that you get in touch with this office.
In addition to getting valuable information on incorporations and the State Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), you will most likely also be able to obtain the forms and fees required by the State to incorporate or form a business entity; how to file a Doing Business As (DBA) certificate, corporate records and other helpful information on conducting your business in the State. The Business services can be reached directly at (515) 281-5204 and by email at sos@sos.state.ia.us
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Small Business Owner Resource Center
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Our Free Business Plan Samples are the blueprint for your success in securing financing or partnerships in small business.
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Articles on the Small Business Financing Sources, the Small Business Loan Basics, small business loans Checklist and SBA Loans are incredible sources of knowledge for the small business owner.
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Credit Report and Credit Score Analysis, how to Read a Personal Credit Report and all about Business Credit cover the intricacies of credit and are required reading for everybody.
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The Foundation Grant Directory is a free listing of sources for grants by state.
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The Business Loan Application covers every item you will need in your loan package and tells you how to get approved for business loans.
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Fire your loan broker and use our Free Business Loans Bank / Lender Directory to find every bank in the country lending to small businesses.
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If you are looking to start a business - look no further. Check out the Free Incorporation Guide discussion and the State Incorporation Resource Directory.
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No matter what industry you are a part of, you will find our Industry Resources section invaluable.
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