California Temporarily Waives Filing Fees for Corporations, LLCs, Nonprofits, and Others
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
When Should I Register a Trademark?
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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.
1. First, you should register for a federal trademark when you want to protect the GOOD WILL…
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What Triggers a New License Application?
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
The Differences Between State Licenses and Local Permits
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May 10, 2022, by Laura Worker in Business Compliance.
If you own or operate an architecture company or an engineering firm, you are likely aware of your state’s licensing requirements. However, certain jobs and services you perform may be subject to additional permitting requirements.
The primary difference between licenses … Read more
The Importance of Continuing Education for Professional Engineers
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April 12, 2022, by Laura Worker in Business Compliance.
Professional engineers are responsible for obtaining continuing education credits, also referred to as professional development hours (PDH), to maintain their licenses. Continuing education ensures firms and their employees are expanding and improving their engineering skills and cultivating new and industry-relevant … Read more
Everything You Need to Know to File Timely Annual Reports
Updated March 2022
Annual reports are entity information updates due to the secretary of state on a predetermined, scheduled basis according to the statutes and rules of each state. Business entities, such as LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits, must file annual … Read more
Licensure vs. Certification: What’s the Difference?
Every industry has its own demands and requirements to operate a business without interruption. If you own or operate a business in architecture, engineering, or construction, you are likely aware of your licensing requirements. But, are you also aware … Read more
5 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Architecture and Engineering Business
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February 8, 2022, by Laura Worker in Business Compliance.
Different industries come with various inherent risks. Businesses in engineering and architecture are typically more dangerous for employees and third parties because of the equipment used and the types of projects being completed. You need to have the right insurance … Read more
Compliance Check: Are You Ready for New Business From IIJA?
In 2022, architecture, engineering, and construction businesses (AEC) expect significant opportunities to come from the passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
To prepare, forward-thinking firms should be planning for expansion into new jurisdictions and maintaining good standing … Read more
New York Repeals Duplicate Filing Requirement for Registered Nonprofits
On November 12, 2021, New York Governor Hochul signed S4817a/A1141a, which repeals the redundant filing requirement for New York nonprofit organizations introduced earlier this year.
Under the former law, nonprofits would have been required to file … Read more