Business Compliance – Blog | Harbor Compliance https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:21:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 IRS Now Requires Entities to File Updates to Responsible Party https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/2021/09/03/irs-now-requires-entities-to-file-updates-to-responsible-party/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:48:49 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=5388

Effective July 30, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) urges entities with Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) to update the federal records if there has been a change in the responsible party or contact information. Citing security measures, the IRS reminds … Read more

]]> In a COVID-19 World, Do You Know Who Your Registered Agents Are? https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/2021/03/02/in-a-covid-19-world-do-you-know-who-your-registered-agents-are/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:35:08 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=5183

In every state, business entities such as LLCs need to appoint a registered agent when they form or register. The registered agent’s job is to receive service of process at its physical location and forward it to the organization it … Read more

]]> Insurance 101: How to Get Licensed as an Insurance Agent https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/2021/01/15/insurance-101-how-to-get-licensed-as-an-insurance-agent/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:18:13 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=5167 The insurance industry offers plenty of rewarding career opportunities. As an insurance agent, not only will you work to protect your clients from various risks, but you’ll have the chance to advance your career and earn money. 

It’s important to … Read more

]]> Contracts: An Important Tool for Minimizing Risk in Construction https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/2020/10/27/contracts-an-important-tool-for-minimizing-risk-in-construction/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=5090 Minimizing risk involves doing everything within your power to diminish the possibility of an unfavorable circumstance and its probable effects. 

The ability of construction contractors, subcontractors and clients to manage risks contributes largely to the success of a project. To … Read more

]]> Coronavirus and Corporate Registrations: Updates https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/2020/03/27/coronavirus-and-corporate-registration-march-2020/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:08:38 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=4844 As concern for the spread of the coronavirus grows, state officials have been implementing new measures for the safety of their employees and the public. These rapid response changes are being employed to allow businesses to continue filing the necessary … Read more

]]> How to Use Tech to Keep Your Business Compliant https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/2019/11/27/how-to-use-tech-to-keep-your-business-compliant/ Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:58:49 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=4697 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 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/2019/11/25/three-ways-licensing-affects-mechanics-lien-rights/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:03:50 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=4679 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 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/2019/09/10/upgrading-your-registered-agent-service-to-save-time-and-money/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 13:41:07 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=4552 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 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/2019/08/05/how-to-get-a-certificate-of-good-standing/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:42:04 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=4515 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 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/2019/06/26/licensing-simplified-comprehensive-guides-for-the-toughest-industries/ Wed, 26 Jun 2019 17:53:56 +0000 https://www.harborcompliance.com/blog/?p=4463 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

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