Harbor Compliance Blog

Posted on June 5, 2023, by Sharon Cody in Fundraising and Grants, Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

Most states require specific charitable organizations to submit audited financial statements each year. These audits are required in connection with charitable registration. This means organizations who solicit in multiple states must comply with numerous state audit requirements. The specific threshold … Read more

Posted on April 3, 2023, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance.

The Employer Tax Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is the second largest small business stimulus program in U.S. history. Businesses that retained paid employees during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a refundable tax credit, or in other words, a refund … Read more

Posted on April 3, 2023, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance.

The Employer Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was introduced in 2020 as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). ERTC was designed to incentivize employers whose revenues or operations were adversely impacted by the pandemic to retain … Read more

Posted on March 9, 2023, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance, Industry News.

Beginning January 2025, business entities registered in Pennsylvania must file an annual report with the Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Corporations. The change went into effect on January 2, 2023, with the passage of 2022 Act 122.

This … Read more

Posted on October 4, 2022, by Mary Duggan Hoeprich in Business Compliance.

As your business continues to grow, so too will its risks. Take the time now to ensure your business insurance fundamentals are strong, so that when your business is ready for the next step, it won’t miss a beat.

Posted on September 14, 2022, by Harbor Compliance in Business Compliance.

Because of the technical knowledge required and the component of public safety involved, firms that provide architecture, engineering, construction, and adjacent services are among the most highly regulated in the country. The primary objective of licensing boards is to ensure … Read more

Posted on August 4, 2022, by Harbor Compliance in Business Compliance, Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

State agencies are continuing to experience significant delays in filing processing times.

Burdened by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including limited in-person staff, secretary of state offices have struggled to maintain pre-pandemic turnaround times.

Here is a list … Read more

Posted on July 26, 2022, by Sharon Cody in Business Compliance, Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

The California Secretary of State has announced a temporary waiver of filing fees for many new corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, and other organizations. The stated purpose of the waiver is “to encourage business growth in California.” The recent enactment of California’s … Read more

Posted on June 23, 2022, by Jimmy McNamara in Business Compliance.

A common question for entrepreneurs and small businesses is, “When should I register a trademark?”

Let’s look at 5 key points to consider. 

Posted on June 10, 2022, by Harbor Compliance in Business Compliance.

As your business grows, you may find that you need to make changes that impact your licensing. For example, you may move to a new office, prompting an address change, or you may experience changes in officers or directors. To … Read more