Iowa Amendment

Iowa requires all businesses to file an amendment if they make changes that will affect the formal entity structure of the business. Generally, there are five common reasons that may need an amendment.

A. Changing The Company Name –

• LLCs

If an LLC decides to operate under a new name, it has to undergo a legal process. To do this, your company has to file an amendment. It is also necessary to update all the records of your LLC with the state and government.

• Corporations

There are cases when corporations end up having to use a new name. No matter what the purpose of the change is, you will have to go through the amendment process. Your corporation also has to update the company name on all its records with the state and government.

B. Changing Members Of The Business –

• LLCs

Sometimes, when an LLC grows, its members and/or managers change. Since your Articles of Organization contains a list of all members and managers, as well as their contact information and addresses, you will have to inform the state of any changes through an amendment.

• Corporations

Corporations in Iowa listed the names of their officers and directors, as well as their contact information and addresses, in the Articles of Incorporation. The record of the state should be updated. You will have to report any changes to these pieces of information by filing an amendment.

C. Changing Address Related To The Business –

• LLCs

You may have to move your office location once your business starts growing. When that time comes, you have to make sure that the state is well-informed by filing an amendment. Keep it up to date about your LLC’s operating address and registered office. Doing this will ensure that you will receive all the necessary documents addressed to the company.

• Corporations

Filing an amendment will update the records of the state about your corporation. You will also have the assurance that you will receive all documents addressed to the company, such as those related to your filing and tax obligations. So, make sure the state knows it if you change your operating address and registered office.

D. Changing Contact Information –

• LLCs

You have to always keep the state updated about the contact information of your LLC. This way, it can easily reach your company. Generally, the state sends legal documents to the registered agent of your company. Report any changes on the pieces of information about the LLC’s registered agent through an amendment.

• Corporations

If there are changes in the contact information of your Iowa corporation, make sure you let the state know. This way, the state can easily access your company in case it has legal queries or concerns. Since the point of contact of the state with your corporation is the registered agent, you will have to inform them of any changes on the contact details of the agent. You can do that through an amendment.

E. Changing The Number Of Shares That A Corporation Is Authorized To Issue – Since LLCs cannot issue stock, they do not have to think about this process. However, corporations have to follow this rule. If your company decides to make changes to its authorized stock, you will have to inform the state about the plan. Filing an amendment will legalize the changing of the number of shares that your corporation is allowed to sell.

Making changes to a company’s formation documents require proper completion and filing of a Iowa amendment. Depending on the changes, you may also have to take care of other documents. To help ease the process, you can turn to a reliable document filing company like DoMyLLC. Our team can provide support and assistance to Iowa business owners who need help in handling formalities to ensure compliance with the state.

Iowa Office of Secretary of State
Phone Number:
(515) 281-5204

Address:
Office of the Secretary of State
First Floor, Lucas Building 321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319