Compliance as a Service (CaaS) offers US businesses a way to outsource compliance management to specialized third-party providers. These services typically include registered agent services, annual report filings, foreign qualification, business licenses, tax registrations, and payroll tax support. Providers like Harbor Compliance offer managed, SaaS, or hybrid models across all 50 states. Key statutory obligations for businesses include annual reports, registered agent services, foreign qualification, franchise taxes, and assumed name registration, with failure to comply potentially leading to loss of good standing. While these services streamline compliance, businesses should be aware that providers do not substitute legal or tax advice and should verify provider security and service level agreements.
