Iowa Sample Letter for Explanation as to Tardiness of Corporation Formation: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Job Title] [Company Name] [Company Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Explanation for Tardiness in Corporation Formation Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to offer my sincerest apologies for the unexpected delays in finalizing the formation of our corporation, [Corporation Name]. I understand the importance of timely completion and the inconvenience this may have caused you and our stakeholders. Iowa Secretary of State's office requires various legal and administrative procedures to be completed to ensure the accurate and legal establishment of a corporation. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the process took longer than anticipated. Allow me to provide a detailed explanation of the factors that caused this delay: 1. Compliance Review: After submitting the necessary documents for corporation formation, the Secretary of State's office conducts thorough compliance reviews to ensure all requirements are met. In our case, the review process was extended due to a backlog within the office. 2. Document Verification: Our designated agent responsible for verifying the submitted documents faced personal issues that rendered them unavailable for an extended period. Consequently, the document verification process experienced a delay. 3. Legal Complexity: The nature of our corporation's activities involving intellectual property and licensing required additional legal consultations and negotiations, which resulted in an extended timeline. 4. Administrative Hurdles: We encountered unexpected administrative hurdles, such as missing documents, misplaced paperwork, and miscommunication between internal and external stakeholders. Resolving these issues consumed a considerable amount of time and resources. Please note that we deeply regret any inconvenience caused by these unforeseen circumstances. I assure you that we have taken immediate action to address the delays and expedite the remaining process. We have also implemented measures to prevent such delays in the future. To mitigate any further inconvenience caused to you, I would be grateful if you could extend your patience and understanding. We anticipate to complete the corporation formation process within [X number of days/weeks], and we will promptly inform you once it has been finalized. Once again, please accept my sincere apologies for the tardiness in completing our corporation formation. We value our partnership with your esteemed organization and remain committed to resolving this matter as quickly as possible. If you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Job Title] [Your Corporation Name]