How to Use Tech to Keep Your Business Compliant
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November 27, 2019, by Shelbie Watts in Business Compliance.
Running a business requires an array of moving parts that entrepreneurs must juggle: maintaining employees, increasing profits, and staying compliant so the government doesn’t come after you, to name a few. That last one may not be the most exciting … Read more
Three Ways Licensing Affects Mechanics Lien Rights
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November 25, 2019, by Justin Gitelman in Business Compliance.
This question comes up from time to time, and the truth is that it depends on the state you live in. Simply put: Some states allow you to file a mechanics lien without a construction license, and some states … Read more
Upgrading Your Registered Agent Service to Save Time and Money
Did you know Harbor Compliance provides nationwide registered agent service? Many multi-state organizations are using a registered agent they settled for, not realizing they have a choice.
When organizations switch to Harbor Compliance, they immediately receive expert service from … Read more
How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing
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August 5, 2019, by Betsy Gonzalez in Business Compliance.
Staying on top of state regulatory requirements keeps your organization in good standing. Generally, this includes registering with the secretary of state, filing annual or periodic reports when required, and maintaining an active registered agent. In many states, good standing … Read more
Licensing, Simplified: Comprehensive Guides for the Toughest Industries
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June 26, 2019, by Betsy Gonzalez in Business Compliance.
Licensing facilitates growth and enables reliable performance. Yet maintaining licensing across a dynamic operational footprint can be challenging. Each state handles licensing differently, with unique requirements, processes, and timelines to navigate.
Having the right information in hand makes this task … Read more
Annual Reports: The Ultimate Guide
Businesses and nonprofits are generally required to file annual reports in each state where they are registered. These reports keep state authorities up to date on critical information regarding your entity, such as contact information, office locations, and officers and … Read more
EIN Requirements to Change May 13
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that beginning May 13, corporate entities will no longer be allowed to use their existing Employer Identification Number (EIN) to obtain an EIN for another entity. Only individuals with tax identification numbers may request … Read more
Foreign Qualification: The Ultimate Guide
When you’re ready to expand operations into a new state, one of the first tasks you need to tackle is registering your business with the secretary of state, a process known as foreign qualification. Foreign qualification is generally required to … Read more
Case Study: BB+M Architecture
“The final state that pushed us over the edge was New Jersey. We felt like if Harbor Compliance could get us through this, we could basically handle anything.”
When opportunity knocks, you want to be able to open the door. … Read more
Top 10 Things We Love About Compliance
I know what you’re thinking. Regulatory compliance—what’s not to love? How in the world could anyone boil it down to just ten things?
Okay, so maybe that’s a bit optimistic, especially if you haven’t worked with us before. After all, … Read more