Harbor Compliance Blog

Posted on July 15, 2025, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) has announced upcoming fee adjustments for licensees under the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA). These changes will take effect on August 1, … Read more

Posted on July 8, 2025, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

Effective July 1, 2024, all nonprofit organizations registered in Mississippi are mandated to file an annual report with the Secretary of State’s Office. This requirement, established under House Bill 1344 during the 2024 Legislative Session, aims to enhance transparency and … Read more

Posted on June 26, 2025, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

Starting July 1, 2025, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) is implementing sweeping changes to how licenses are renewed. These updates impact nearly every licensed professional in the state and are intended to streamline the renewal process … Read more

Posted on June 13, 2025, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

Oregon recently passed House Bill 3588, which is now in effect. This new law changes how businesses can list addresses on official filings with the Oregon Secretary of State. The goal is to ensure that the addresses listed in public … Read more

Posted on June 13, 2025, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has announced several new policies to fight business filing fraud. These changes affect how businesses file paperwork and keep their records up to date. Some rules begin on June 16, 2025, while others will start … Read more

Posted on May 29, 2025, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

As federal beneficial ownership reporting requirements become more limited under recent changes to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), states are stepping up with their own legislation to fill the gap. Massachusetts is one of the latest states actively considering its … Read more

Posted on May 28, 2025, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

Changes introduced under Public Act 24-111 aim to standardize the way trade names—commonly known as DBAs (Doing Business As)—are registered and maintained in Connecticut. While the updates mark a shift toward more centralized and modern processes, they also introduce new … Read more

Posted on May 27, 2025, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

Effective February 2, 2026, Delaware is transitioning from county-level to state-level administration of trade name registrations, commonly referred to as DBAs. This shift centralizes the process under the Division of Revenue (DOR), which will manage all filings through the Delaware … Read more

Posted on May 5, 2025, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

If you’re unsure what to do if you get a Delaware VDA invitation notice, you’re not alone. On April 11 2025, the State of Delaware issued a new wave of Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) notices to businesses across … Read more

Posted on May 5, 2025, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance.

In March 2025, the Trump administration and the Department of Treasury announced a sweeping change to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): companies formed in the US are no longer considered reporting companies, meaning they are currently not required to file … Read more