This dataset provides a list of active business entities, both domestic business organizations (organized under and subject to the laws of Iowa), and foreign business organizations (organized under a law other than Iowa) who are authorized to transact business in the State of Iowa at time of update. The dataset includes the business' legal name, type, effective date, name and address of registered agent, and address of principal office. Sole proprietorships, partnerships and other select business structures are not required to register with the Iowa Secretary of State and would not be available in this dataset.
Sole proprietorships, partnerships and other select business structures are not required to register and would not be included in the data. Home office information is not always available when business entities first file with the Secretary of State.