Harbor Compliance Blog

Posted on April 3, 2024, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

The Licensing Division of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is rolling out a second phase of their new GOALS licensing system in Q2 of this year. The update will impact some licensing boards, and due dates for some professions … Read more

Posted on March 13, 2024, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

The US Department of the Treasury is taking steps to defend the CTA following a ruling by an Alabama federal judge deeming it unconstitutional. Ten days after the ruling, the Department lodged an appeal with the Eleventh Circuit on Monday, … Read more

Posted on March 7, 2024, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

A US Federal District Court has ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires businesses to disclose personal information to FinCEN, is unconstitutional. The court granted summary judgment for the … Read more

Posted on February 23, 2024, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

Discover our free Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Infographic intended as a beginners guide for owners of LLCs and corporations. As a small business owner, you’ll be introduced to the new 2024 beneficial ownership report you must submit to FinCEN. … Read more

Posted on January 25, 2024, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance, Industry News.

In an effort to enhance corporate transparency and combat illicit activities, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was put into effect on January 1, 2024, at the federal level. However, LLCs in New York need to be aware of the recent … Read more

Posted on January 22, 2024, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance, Industry News.

Entities registered in Alabama must be aware of the recent amendment to the annual report requirement. This blog post will provide an overview of the previous requirements, explain the changes made, discuss the filing process, and offer tips for success.… Read more

Posted on December 21, 2023, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

While the CTA primarily targets for-profit businesses, it’s estimated that 2.4 million nonprofits will be impacted by the new legislation. The CTA aims to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illicit activities by mandating the disclosure of beneficial ownership … Read more

Posted on December 20, 2023, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance, Industry News.

The clock is ticking, and the deadline for beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting is fast approaching. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has brought about significant changes in the regulatory landscape and may have real impacts on teams across your organization. … Read more

Posted on December 4, 2023, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance, Industry News.

We’re less than a month away from the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) coming into effect. While it may feel like Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements have come out of nowhere, the rules have been developing over several years. This … Read more

Posted on November 29, 2023, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance, Industry News.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced a final rule granting an extension to the deadline for selected reporting companies to file their initial reports on beneficial ownership information (BOI). Companies established or registered in 2024 will now have … Read more