Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Iowa
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Iowa, and the fee.
Short answer: An LLC name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.", "LLC", "L.C.", or "LC"; Iowa Code §§ 489.112(1)-(2), 489.122(1)(e)-(f)
| Name rules and reservation | An LLC name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.", "LLC", "L.C.", or "LC"; "Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co." The name must be distinguishable on the Secretary of State's records. The fee for an application for reserved name is $10, and transferring a reserved name is $10. |
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What are the LLC name requirements in Iowa?
An LLC name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.", "LLC", "L.C.", or "LC"; "Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co." The name must be distinguishable on the Secretary of State's records. The fee for an application for reserved name is $10, and transferring a reserved name is $10.
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