Harbor Compliance Blog

Posted on December 21, 2023, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

While the CTA primarily targets for-profit businesses, it’s estimated that 2.4 million nonprofits will be impacted by the new legislation. The CTA aims to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illicit activities by mandating the disclosure of beneficial ownership … Read more

Posted on December 20, 2023, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance, Industry News.

The clock is ticking, and the deadline for beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting is fast approaching. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has brought about significant changes in the regulatory landscape and may have real impacts on teams across your organization. … Read more

Posted on December 4, 2023, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance, Industry News.

We’re less than a month away from the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) coming into effect. While it may feel like Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements have come out of nowhere, the rules have been developing over several years. This … Read more

Posted on November 29, 2023, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance, Industry News.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced a final rule granting an extension to the deadline for selected reporting companies to file their initial reports on beneficial ownership information (BOI). Companies established or registered in 2024 will now have … Read more

Posted on October 24, 2023, by Elisa Jean-Newman in Business Compliance, Industry News.

In the fast-paced world of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firms, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become increasingly common. These strategic moves can provide numerous benefits, such as expanding market share, diversifying services, and increasing competitiveness. However, amidst the excitement … Read more

Posted on June 5, 2023, by Sharon Cody in Fundraising and Grants, Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

Most states require specific charitable organizations to submit audited financial statements each year. These audits are required in connection with charitable registration. This means organizations who solicit in multiple states must comply with numerous state audit requirements. The specific threshold … Read more

Posted on July 26, 2022, by Sharon Cody in Business Compliance, Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

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

Posted on June 23, 2022, by admin 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. 

Posted on May 10, 2022, by Laura Worker in Business Compliance.

If you own or operate an architecture or 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 and permits … Read more

Posted on 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