Oregon Passes New Law Limiting Use of Virtual and Mail Forwarding Addresses in Business Filings
Oregon recently passed House Bill 3588, which is now in effect. This new law changes how businesses can list addresses on official filings with the Oregon Secretary of State. The goal is to ensure that the addresses listed in public … Read more
Arizona Introduces New Rules to Prevent Business Filing Fraud
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has announced several new policies to fight business filing fraud. These changes affect how businesses file paperwork and keep their records up to date. Some rules begin on June 16, 2025, while others will start … Read more
Massachusetts Considers State-Level Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements: What Businesses Need to Know
As federal beneficial ownership reporting requirements become more limited under recent changes to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), states are stepping up with their own legislation to fill the gap. Massachusetts is one of the latest states actively considering its … Read more
Connecticut Modernizes DBA Filing Requirements: What Businesses Need to Know
Changes introduced under Public Act 24-111 aim to standardize the way trade names—commonly known as DBAs (Doing Business As)—are registered and maintained in Connecticut. While the updates mark a shift toward more centralized and modern processes, they also introduce new … Read more
Delaware Transitions to Statewide DBA Registration: What Businesses Need to Know
Effective February 2, 2026, Delaware is transitioning from county-level to state-level administration of trade name registrations, commonly referred to as DBAs. This shift centralizes the process under the Division of Revenue (DOR), which will manage all filings through the Delaware … Read more
What to Do If You Get a Delaware VDA Invitation Notice
If you’re unsure what to do if you get a Delaware VDA invitation notice, you’re not alone. On April 11 2025, the State of Delaware issued a new wave of Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) notices to businesses across … Read more
Major Shift in Beneficial Ownership Reporting: What Businesses Need to Know After the Latest Corporate Transparency Act Update
In March 2025, the Trump administration and the Department of Treasury announced a sweeping change to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): companies formed in the US are no longer considered reporting companies, meaning they are currently not required to file … Read more
New Annual Report Requirement for Pennsylvania Businesses
As of January 2025, all businesses registered in Pennsylvania will be required to file an annual report with the Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Corporations. This change, introduced through 2022 Act 122, was signed into law on November 3, … Read more
FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirements for Domestic Reporting Companies
Late on Friday, March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that significantly changed the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements.
What Has Changed?
Effective immediately, companies formed in the … Read more
Harbor Compliance Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification: A Milestone in Data Security
Harbor Compliance is proud to announce that we have achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards of data protection. This certification validates the effectiveness of our security controls and demonstrates our dedication to safeguarding … Read more