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Malaysian Reserve
7 days ago
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- Malaysian Reserve
Harbor Compliance Ranks No. 2609 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 161 Percent, This Marks Harbor Compliance's 7th Time on the List NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Harbor Compliance is No. 2609 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia. 'This milestone reflects the dedication and ingenuity of our team, as well as the trust our customers place in us every day,' said Megan Danz, President of Harbor Compliance. 'We're honored to receive this recognition for the seventh year and remain focused on building smart solutions that help our customers grow with confidence.' This year's Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: 'Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company's tenacity and clarity of vision,' says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. 'These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn't just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.' Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. magazine. Since our first appearance on the list in 2018, Harbor Compliance has remained focused on our mission to empower organizations with the tools and services they need to succeed. We're proud to support over 40,000 customers nationwide through our award-winning software suite and nationwide managed services. We extend a heartfelt thank you to our customers, partners, and dedicated team members who make achievements like this possible. Methodology Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. About Inc. Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit
Forbes
13-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
11 Best Washington, D.C., Registered Agent Services Of 2025
Learn More On Northwest Registered Agent's Website Learn More On Harbor Compliance's Website Learn More Learn More On Rocket Lawyer's Website $249.99 annually, plus $39.99 monthly Learn More Learn More 50% off when you form an LLC Learn More On Swyft Filings' Website $596 (billed $149 per quarter) Learn More Learn More Learn More To operate in Washington, D.C., any formal business entity is required to name a registered agent. Formal business entities are C-corps , LLCs , S-corps , limited partnerships (LPs), LLPs , nonprofit corporations and sometimes professional associations. The registered agent needs to be at least 18 years old and hold a physical street address in Washington, D.C. They must be available at the address during regular business hours. Their role is to take in important legal and tax documents at that address and alert the enterprise once these documents are received. Who Can Be a Registered Agent in D.C.? Washington, D.C., allows a bona fide Washington, D.C., resident or a company physically located in D.C. to serve as a registered agent. The registered agent's name and street address are required by the state to send service of process (SOP) and other vital documents to the business. SOP has to be received personally by an officer or employee of the company or their legal representative, according to Washington, D.C., law. An organization can name an officer or employee to serve as its registered agent, in which case the company's own address will be recorded by the state. However, few small businesses take this route because the person they appoint has to be on hand to receive vital documents during business hours, 52 weeks a year. For home-based businesses, this creates a privacy risk because the home address will be recorded in the public record. The registered agent must update their address with the state whenever they move, which necessitates submitting a change document and paying a fee. What Should I Do If My Registered Agent Moves? Whenever a registered agent changes its address, it has to update its address with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection: Corporations Division. Doing so requires paying a fee to file a form (often called a statement of change, statement of information, articles of amendment or certificate of change) with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection: Corporations Division. Note that while the state will use the new address for future document deliveries, the registered agent's original address will be retained on your business's Articles of Organization unless you amend it. Does My Registered Agent Need to Consent in Writing? Washington, D.C., does not require a registered agent to consent in writing to act as a registered agent. Registered agent services in Washington, D.C., range from $99 to as much as $596 a year. Some registered agent services, such as ZenBusiness, offer discounts of up to 50% on your first year of service, while others, including Northwest Registered Agent and Bizee, give you a free year of registered agent service with their business formation plans. There's no separate state filing fee for registered agents. When you file your business with the District of Columbia, you'll designate your registered agent on the paperwork and pay a fee to the state to form the business. However, if you have already formed your business and you want to change registered agents, you'll need to file a change of registered agent form and pay a fee. All the registered agent services in our rankings serve as your company's official address for receiving legal mail from Washington, D.C., and provide digital copies soon after the material has been received. The difference in registered agent service prices often, but not always, indicates additional services, such as expedited delivery of paper copies of documents and the inclusion of business support services such as telephone numbers and domain names. Choosing a registered agent service for your business depends on having the right mix of capabilities at a price that's within your budget. The core features registered agents provide to organizations in Washington, D.C., are receiving and forwarding important correspondence from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection: Corporations Division quickly and accurately. Selecting one service over another usually comes down to other useful registered agent features, such as the vendor's ability to alert you of upcoming compliance deadlines, forward other mail sent to your organization and protect the privacy of your organization and its officers and employees. Many SMBs will find that the extra cost of a higher-priced registered agent service is worthwhile because the product's added features free up more time for managing the operation rather than handling administrative tasks. One example is Rocket Lawyer, which sells its registered agent service as an add-on to its legal services plans. This allows businesses to purchase their registered agent needs from the same vendor that provides their legal support. Below are some additional resources for starting a business in D.C.: Click on the state below to get started. Start Now Pennsylvania is the only state that doesn't require a registered agent to be named when filing business paperwork (though it does require a registered office address that doesn't have to be staffed by a person). The other 49 states and Washington, D.C., are required to designate a registered agent. Entities required to have an agent are limited partnerships (LPs), LLCs and corporations. Because sole proprietorships and general partnerships are deemed 'common law' entities, they don't have to register with Washington, D.C., or fulfill any other formation duties. The terms 'statutory agent' and 'registered agent' are two ways of describing the same position. The phrase 'statutory agent' is used in Arizona and Ohio, while Maryland, Massachusetts and Michigan refer to the position as 'resident agent.' California uses 'agent for service of process.' All other states use a form of 'registered agent' to describe the position. New organizations often tap the expertise and experience of business owners of other enterprises in their city or state for advice on finding a local registered agent service. The secretary of state or the chamber of commerce in your town may maintain a list of recommended registered agents in the area. Additionally, each company on our list offers registered agent service in D.C.
