What Good Standing Really Means
Demonstrating your organization’s good standing is a normal part of doing business. Whenever you open a bank account, expand into new states, or apply for a license, a certificate of good standing is usually part of the required paperwork. The … Read more
From Regulatory Hard Knocks to 30x ROI – Three Companies’ Stories
For companies in highly regulated industries, licensing brings to mind stress, frustration, delays, and expense. Many business leaders aren’t looking for a return on their licensing spend—they’re just hoping to minimize the damages. But regulatory requirements shouldn’t be a drain … Read more
Why a Full-Service Compliance Partner Is the Best Solution
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November 2, 2017, by Betsy Gonzalez in Business Compliance.
For many companies, regulatory compliance is like a puzzle worked on piece by piece―a license here, annual reports there, different registered agents throughout each state. But there’s a simpler, more effective way to manage those tasks. Through Harbor Compliance, you … Read more
Nevada Changes Business License and Reporting Requirements
The Nevada legislature recently made several changes to licensing and reporting requirements affecting businesses and nonprofits. Following is a brief summary of the changes.
Incorporation Documents
Effective October 1, 2017, Nevada businesses must submit an initial list of officers/directors or … Read more
Managing Business Licenses to Avoid Costly Errors
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September 28, 2017, by Betsy Gonzalez in Business Compliance.
Most businesses deal with licensing and registration requirements on an as-needed basis, with staff in the legal or operations departments managing their required filings through software such as Excel. As a result, employees are often in the difficult position of … Read more
Industry and Occupational Licenses: When Are They Required?
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September 21, 2017, by Betsy Gonzalez in Business Compliance.
While registrations and permits are required to launch and operate any business, there are many additional requirements that apply to specific industries, professions, and business activities. Understanding the full licensing requirements of your industry allows you to add new … Read more
Free White Paper: Business Licensing Compliance
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December 14, 2016, by Erin Cusack in Business Compliance.
Business licenses allow your business to operate legally.
Without complete and up-to-date licenses, your business can face fines, closures, delays, and other penalties. While core to running a successful business, compliance with over 150,000 federal, state, and local licensing … Read more
Iowa Registered Agent Required for Limited Partnerships
Effective July 1, 2016, Iowa requires a limited partnership to have a registered agent for service of process. Iowa House Bill 2373 was signed into law by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad on April 21, 2016. The bill became effective July … Read more
Ohio Lowers Business Registration Fees
Effective September 24, 2015, the Ohio Secretary of State has lowered business registration fees across the board. This includes incorporation and qualification fees for both business and nonprofit entities.
The current registration fee to incorporate, form an LLC, or qualify … Read more
Nevada Business License Fee Increase Effective July 1, 2015
Effective July 1, 2015, the Nevada Secretary of State is raising its fees for initial and annual lists, and business licenses for corporations, per NV Senate Bill 483.
The fee for initial and annual lists is increasing by $25 across … Read more