Set Up an Iowa Business License

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Once incorporated, a business needs to be registered with the Iowa Secretary of State. The Iowa Secretary of State is the primary custodian of Business License records and other corporate registrations. You can find out about an Iowa Business License at the Iowa Secretary of State search page.

Dissolution of a Business License is also handled by the Secretary of State.


Here is what I use to find an up-to-date link to locate an Iowa Business License: Iowa Secretary of State

When you find the Business License, several pieces of information are typically available.

  • Registered Name of Business License
  • Business License ID Number
  • Company Status
  • Business License Location
  • Agent of Service in Iowa
  • Agent Contact Address
  • Phone Contact

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