IRS Now Requires Entities to File Updates to Responsible Party
						
						
						
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?
						
						
						
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
						
							
							
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January 15, 2021, by Emily Lazration in Business Compliance.
								
							 
						 
						
						
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
						
							
							
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October 27, 2020, by Patrick Hogan in Business Compliance.
								
							 
						 
						
						
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
						
							
							
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March 27, 2020, by John Beck in Business Compliance.
								
							 
						 
						
						
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
						
							
							
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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