Elisa Jean-Newman
West Virginia Now Allows Biennial Annual Report Filing — With a New Default for Foreign LLPs
West Virginia has enacted House Bill 4546, effective July 1, 2026, changing how often certain business entities are required to file annual reports with the Secretary of State. The law introduces an option for qualifying entities to move from … Read more
North Dakota Adds Certificate of Professional License Requirement to Annual Reports
Starting with the 2027 annual report, North Dakota requires professional business entities, Professional Corporations, Professional Limited Liability Companies, and Professional Limited Liability Partnerships, to submit a notarized Certificate of Professional License (SFN 13610) along with their annual report.
The new … Read more
Recognized by Our Employees: Harbor Compliance Earns Great Place to Work® Certification for 2026
Harbor Compliance is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2026.
This recognition is especially meaningful because it is based on direct employee feedback. Through a confidential survey, employees share their experiences … Read more
Virginia Repeals Branch Office Registration Requirements for Architecture and Engineering Firms
Effective May 1, 2026, Virginia no longer requires architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and interior design firms to maintain separate branch office registrations. Existing branch office registrations were automatically voided by the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land … Read more
Washington Engineering Law Update (HB 2229): New Structural Engineer & Licensing Requirements for 2026
Washington has enacted HB 2229, effective June 11, 2026, clarifying when a Structural Engineer (SE) license is required, how engineering experience is evaluated, and how firms maintain Certificates of Authorization (COAs). The updates primarily affect firms working on large-scale … Read more
Texas Introduces Biennial Renewal Cycle for Engineering and Land Surveying Licenses
Texas has enacted legislation that will change how engineering and land surveying licenses are renewed in the state.
In late 2025, Texas passed Texas Senate Bill 681, directing the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) to … Read more
Investing in the Next Phase of Harbor Compliance
Harbor Compliance has reached an important point in its growth, shaped by the increasing complexity of regulatory requirements across states, industries, and organizational structures. As organizations face more fragmented rules, tighter timelines, and higher expectations for accuracy, demand continues to … Read more
Indiana Adds Ownership Disclosure Requirements for Certain Health Care Entities
Indiana requires most businesses registered in the state to file a Business Entity Report (often called an annual report) to stay in good standing. Recently, the state added a new disclosure requirement that affects certain health care organizations operating in … Read more
Texas Updates Professional Licensing Rules for AEC Firms Beginning in 2026
Texas is implementing changes to the licensing and renewal process for engineering and land surveying firms. These updates originate from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) and are expected to be implemented in 2026, following the … Read more
Harbor Compliance Acquires Firstbase: Helping Entrepreneurs Launch and Grow with Confidence
We’re excited to announce that Harbor Compliance has acquired Firstbase.io, a modern platform that helps entrepreneurs around the world start and manage their businesses online. This partnership combines Harbor Compliance’s deep expertise in supporting businesses and nonprofits with Firstbase’s innovative … Read more
