Harbor Compliance acquires CorpoMax (2025): What Clients Should Know

On October 29, 2025, Harbor Compliance announced it acquired CorpoMax, expanding support for international and French-speaking entrepreneurs. Financial terms weren’t disclosed, and sources indicate the deal was completed as of the announcement date. Harbor Compliance says CorpoMax brings a long track record in Delaware incorporations and francophone client support, which aligns with Harbor’s multi-state compliance and licensing platform. Expect continuity of service and a broader toolkit rather than abrupt changes. We’ll walk you through what’s confirmed, what likely stays the same (e.g., your registered agent of record doesn’t change automatically), and the practical steps to take next.

At a glance (fast facts)
Before we dive in, here’s a quick snapshot of the deal and what it means for you.

Deal Summary

Here’s the unified view: Harbor Compliance has acquired CorpoMax, and this section ties together the essentials, when it was announced, who the parties are, the CEO’s stated rationale (expanding support for international and French-speaking founders), and the current status of the deal (terms undisclosed; closing marked complete). Use this snapshot to confirm the facts before deciding whether anything changes for your business.

Announcement Date, Parties, and Confirmation Sources

On October 29, 2025, Harbor Compliance announced it acquired CorpoMax Inc., a Delaware-based incorporator and corporate services provider. The buyer is Harbor Business Compliance Corporation (d/b/a Harbor Compliance); the target is CorpoMax Inc. Confirmation comes from the company’s PR Newswire release and a matching company blog post; independent deal trackers also reflect the transaction.

Quick facts

Strategic Rationale in The CEO’s Words

Harbor Compliance’s CEO, Mike Montali, frames the deal as a way to deepen support for international entrepreneurs, especially clients who prefer French-language service. Both the press release and blog highlight CorpoMax’s long history serving French-speaking founders and the plan to add Harbor’s technology and scale to that model.

“We are very excited to welcome CorpoMax… with a unique capability in serving the French-speaking market across the globe.”

Financial Terms & Closing Status

Neither party released pricing; financial terms were not disclosed. Deal trackers list the transaction as completed on October 29, 2025, the same day it was announced.

Who is CorpoMax?

CorpoMax is a Delaware-based corporate services firm known for U.S. company formation, registered agent coverage, and U.S./Canada trademark filing, delivered in both English and French for international founders. The company has operated from Newark, Delaware since 2001 and serves clients in over 50 countries.

Services Overview

CorpoMax focuses on three core service lines that cover the “start → maintain → protect” lifecycle for new U.S. entities:

• Incorporation & LLC formation (all states): end-to-end setup with formation documents and supporting filings.
• Registered agent (nationwide) + change of agent: appointment and ongoing compliance support in all 50 states.
• Trademark registration (U.S. & Canada): search and filing services for brand protection in one or both countries.

These offerings are positioned for cross-border entrepreneurs, with bilingual delivery (English/French) emphasized across the site.

Delaware Registered Agent Status

For Delaware matters, CorpoMax appears on the Delaware Division of Corporations public roster of registered agents, including the “Registered Agents with Remote Access” list, showing its Newark address and contact details (2915 Ogletown Rd., Newark, DE 19713; +1 302-266-8200).

Note: Delaware’s site describes this roster as a convenience list (agents aren’t state-regulated), but presence on the list confirms active availability for service of process in Delaware.

Founding, Location, and Client Segments

To place CorpoMax’s services in context, here’s a concise look at its origins, where it operates from today, and who typically hires the firm, especially founders who prefer French-language guidance.

• Founded: 2001 by Vincent Allard, with a focus on U.S. incorporations for international clients.
• Headquarters: Newark, Delaware (primary address: 2915 Ogletown Rd, Newark, DE 19713).
• Client segments: Cross-border entrepreneurs and small businesses across 50+ countries, with a strong francophone (French-speaking) focus. Services are delivered in French and English.
• Typical needs served: U.S. incorporation/LLC formation, ongoing registered agent needs, and brand protection for founders expanding into the U.S. market.

About Harbor Compliance

Harbor Compliance is a U.S.-based compliance provider offering a mix of expert-managed services and a purpose-built software suite that centralizes entity, licensing, tax, and records management. In plain terms: they file what needs filing, track deadlines, and give clients a dashboard to see it all in one place.

Core Services

Below is a quick snapshot of what Harbor Compliance actually does day-to-day, with links to the specific product pages for clarity.

• Registered agent service: Nationwide coverage with no per-delivery fees and same-day document upload to the client portal, plus complimentary access to Entity Manager for reminders and status tracking.
• Business licensing (managed + software): Specialists prepare/submit license applications and run managed renewals; the License Manager module stores numbers, renewal dates, and documents. Under the hood, Compliance Core™ provides a continually updated research engine covering state/industry requirements.
• Entity management: The Entity Manager module offers visibility into registrations across states, automated annual report reminders, and central records – aimed at keeping entities in good standing.
• Annual reports & recurring filings (supporting): A managed service that files annual reports accurately and on time, reducing late fees and good-standing risks.

Client Footprint and Platform Capabilities

Corporate materials indicate a large and growing user base with multistate coverage and a modular platform:

• Client footprint: “Over 40,000 clients,” per Harbor Compliance’s 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 announcement (see details).
• Geographic coverage: Services available in all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico; registered agent coverage extends to select Canadian provinces.
• Platform & automation: The Software Suite (Entity Manager, License Manager, Records Manager, Tax Manager) is powered by Compliance Core™, which maps 22,000+ regulatory filing requirements and helps navigate licensing across ~150,000 agencies (all surfaced in a single portal).

If you need a deeper look, read our hands-on Harbor Compliance review.

At a glance (platform highlights)
Before we move on, here’s a compact table to help you scan the essentials.

What Changes for CorpoMax Clients

Short version: very little right now. Harbor Compliance says CorpoMax clients will keep working with the same team, with added access to Harbor’s technology and resources. The acquisition announcement and company blog both emphasize continuity, especially for French-speaking clients.

Service Continuity & Support Contacts

If you need help today, use the contacts below. Harbor confirms existing client relationships continue, and the CorpoMax Delaware contact details remain listed on the state’s registered-agent roster.

Who to contact (now and going forward)

The blog post states clients “will continue to work with the same trusted team,” with French-language support preserved.

Account Access & Portal Migration

Harbor indicates you’ll gain access to its software suite and client dashboard. If you receive a migration email, follow the link to set your password; if not, you can create/login to a Harbor account and the team can link your entities. Their Help Center has step-by-step articles for onboarding and using the dashboard and modules. For security, enable 2FA where available.

Quick steps:

1. Check email for any Harbor onboarding/migration message. (If unsure, contact support.)
2. Try the Harbor Login page; use Forgot Password if needed. New users can Create an Account (no cost) and then request linking.
3. Review the Help Center sections “Getting started,” “Dashboard,” and “Registered Agent Service.”
4. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) if offered for your account.

Document Custody: RA appointments, EIN, bank/KYC – what stays the same vs may change

Here’s a practical view of what this deal doesn’t change versus where you may need to act.

International/France-Canada clients

Both the press release and Harbor’s blog highlight CorpoMax’s long-standing French-language support and specifically mention expanding reach into French-Canadian markets. Harbor also reiterates that clients keep the same team and gain more technology/resources, useful for founders outside the U.S. who need bilingual guidance and a single portal to manage filings.

Registered Agent Implications

Your registered agent lives on the state’s public record, not in your vendor’s marketing materials, so an acquisition alone doesn’t change it. This section shows, in plain English, how RA appointments work, when a formal Change of Agent filing is actually required, how to confirm your listing in Delaware using official lookups, and what to consider if you operate in multiple states. Use it as a quick checklist to protect good standing and avoid unnecessary filings.

Does Your RA of Record Change Automatically?

Short answer: NO, your registered agent (RA) on state records does not change just because your provider was acquired. In Delaware, changing the RA requires filing an official Certificate of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office (entity-specific forms). Until that filing is accepted, the RA of record stays the same.

When do you actually file a change?
Here’s a quick guide to common scenarios:

Legal basis: Delaware’s code lays out RA appointment/changes for corporations and LLCs; the Division of Corporations publishes the required “Change of Agent” forms by entity type.

How to Verify Your Current RA with Delaware

Before changing anything, confirm what the state shows for your entity.

1. Use Delaware’s Entity Search. You can look up your company and see the registered agent name and address free of charge.
2. Check the Registered Agents roster (optional). Delaware maintains a public list of agents (plus a “Registered Agents with Remote Access” roster) as a convenience; it’s not a regulatory endorsement, but it’s useful for confirming contact details.
3. If an update is needed, file the right form. For Delaware corporations, the Certificate of Change of Registered Agent/Office is the standard document; parallel forms exist for LLCs and other entities.

Multi-state Entities: State-by-state RA Considerations

If you’re registered in multiple states, each state maintains its own RA of record. A change in one state doesn’t update the others, you file separately in each jurisdiction.

• Texas: File Form 401 – Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Office with the Secretary of State. (Consent rules and address standards apply.)
• California: You typically update the RA by filing the Statement of Information for your entity type (LLC-12 for LLCs; corp SI online). The Secretary of State confirms RA listings via bizfile.
• Florida: Use the Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent (form varies by entity).

Practical tip: If you want one RA nationwide, coordinate a state-by-state change plan and confirm each acceptance before telling banks/marketplaces your RA has changed. (Acceptance timing and fees differ by state; using each state’s official form avoids processing delays.)

Pricing & Plans after The Acquisition

Pricing rarely changes the moment a deal is announced. As of November 3, 2025, neither Harbor Compliance nor CorpoMax has published client-facing price updates tied to this acquisition, and deal terms remain undisclosed. In this section, you’ll quickly confirm what’s public, learn which line items actually move your total cost (RA renewals, annual reports, state expedite fees, mail handling), and follow a simple audit to verify your invoices and service tiers before renewal season.

Any Announced Price Changes

As of November 3, 2025, neither Harbor Compliance nor CorpoMax has announced client-facing price changes tied to the acquisition. The announcement and company blog confirm the deal and emphasize continuity, but do not detail pricing adjustments; third-party deal trackers also list terms as undisclosed.

Typical RA and Compliance Cost Drivers to Monitor

Before changing plans, watch the line items most likely to affect your total cost over the next 12 months. The points below include where to check them in Harbor’s materials.

• Registered agent renewals. Harbor publishes a new-customer rate of $99 with renewals at $149 per state, and notes no per-document delivery fees, a meaningful differentiator from some providers that charge per scan/forward. Verify your renewal date and rate in your account.
• Annual report filing (managed). If you use managed filing, Harbor lists $199 per state (plus state fees). Volume discounts may apply at checkout.
• State filing & expedite fees. Separate from provider fees, states add their own formation/qualification/expedite charges; Harbor maintains a reference table so you can plan these costs.
• Mail handling preferences. Some vendors bill per scan or mail forwarding; Harbor’s RA page states no per-document delivery fees. If you rely on physical forwarding, confirm any postage/forwarding policies with support.

Quick reference (what to review and where)

How to Audit Your Current Invoices and Service Tiers

Here’s a simple, repeatable process to validate spend and avoid surprises:

1. Open the Billing module in the Harbor Compliance Help Center/portal to see invoices, payment status, and saved payment methods.
2. Use the “Annual Billing Summary” (new 2025 feature) to project next-12-month compliance costs across entities and states.
3. Confirm service tiers for each entity: RA coverage (states on file), Annual Report Service, and any licensing modules (License Manager). Align tiers with your footprint to trim unused services.
4. Reconcile state fees vs. provider fees. Cross-check state charges against Harbor’s state fee tables and your invoices to spot duplicates or expedite add-ons.
5. Verify contacts & payment options. If you need help or want to change mail preferences or payment, use Harbor’s Contact page (phone/email) or submit a billing ticket.

Impact on Services & Features

Harbor Compliance says the day-to-day experience for CorpoMax clients remains intact, with added access to Harbor’s software and support. That means your core filings continue, while you gain tools like Entity Manager and License Manager for visibility and reminders.

Incorporations & Foreign Qualifications

Formations and cross-state registrations keep running, now backed by Harbor’s managed services and portal. Practically, you’ll still provide company details, sign e-forms, and review drafts; Harbor’s team prepares/ submits filings and posts approvals to your dashboard. If you expand to new states, their Foreign Qualification service handles certificates of authority end-to-end and tracks status in the software.

What the new workflow looks like (at a glance)

Managed Licensing & Annual Reports

Two upgrades matter most: (1) a licensing database that stays current across agencies, and (2) automated annual-report tracking/filing. Harbor’s Compliance Core™ backs License Manager so you can see license footprints, renewal dates, and documents in one place; their Annual Report service tracks due dates and files on time, with status visible in your account.

Why this helps

• Single dashboard for multi-state licenses and renewals.
• Annual report deadlines auto-calculated and filed to maintain good standing.
• Entity registrations and reminders centralized via Entity Manager.

Trademark and IP Assistance Continuity (if applicable)

If you’re using CorpoMax for U.S./Canada trademark filings, those services continue under the acquisition’s “business as usual” posture. (Harbor’s announcement emphasizes continuity; CorpoMax publicly lists trademark services.) Expect the same contact paths, with any change in representative or POA communicated directly.

Timeline & Next Steps

Here’s the practical timeline and what owners should do now. The deal was announced October 29, 2025, with third-party trackers marking it completed on the same date. Harbor’s blog reiterates continuity; no staged integration milestones were published.

Key Dates (announcement, expected integration milestones)

Below is a simple timeline based on public materials.

No public roadmap of specific migration waves has been posted. Treat emails from Harbor/CorpoMax as authoritative for any account-level actions.

Owner Checklist

Before making changes, confirm what the state and your providers show. Use this short checklist.

1. Verify your RA of record in Delaware (or your home state). Use Delaware’s Entity Search to see the agent on file; optional: check the Registered Agent roster for CorpoMax’s address.
2. Confirm document delivery & mail handling. If you rely on RA for legal-mail delivery, confirm your notification email(s) and portal access via Harbor’s Login and Help Center. (Virtual mail/forwarding, if you use it, is separate. Always confirm with that provider.)
3. Update saved contacts. Add Harbor Compliance support details (phone 1-888-995-5895, email info@harborcompliance.com).
4. Review renewals. Check upcoming annual reports in your dashboard and confirm license renewals in License Manager. If you haven’t used them before, Harbor’s Annual Report service and License Manager centralize dates and documents.
5. Enable security features. Turn on 2-factor authentication (2FA) where available for your account.

How to Request Changes

If you decide to change anything, use official channels so your state record and notifications stay accurate.

• Registered Agent (Delaware example): File the Certificate of Change of Registered Agent/Office (entity-specific forms) with the Division of Corporations; the state’s change-of-agent hub links the right PDFs.
• Address updates on state record: If your principal office or mailing address changes (not the RA), file your state’s amendment/statement form (varies by entity/state). Harbor’s help center can route you to the correct filing.
• Mail preferences & delivery method: Ask support to confirm where legal documents are sent (portal upload, email alerts, phone call on service of process) and update notification recipients as needed.

Alternatives & Competitor Snapshot

Post-acquisition, the smart move is to compare capabilities, support style, software depth, and price side by side. The snapshot below distills what matters in daily operations (how filings are handled, how transparent the portal is, and what you’ll pay for registered agent service) so you can quickly match a provider to your footprint (single-state simplicity, bilingual continuity, legal add-ons, or enterprise governance).

Harbor Compliance vs Northwest vs LegalZoom

This head-to-head zeroes in on day-to-day experience: portal sophistication vs flat RA simplicity, the human support model, multistate/enterprise reach, and typical RA pricing. Scan the strengths and trade-offs to shortlist two candidates for a trial or demo before renewal; the “Best for” column helps you align each option with your exact workload and risk tolerance.

Bottom line: If you need software-backed compliance plus bilingual continuity after the deal, Harbor fits well. For fixed-rate RA and privacy culture, Northwest is hard to beat. LegalZoom wins when bundled with attorney access. CSC is the heavy-duty option for enterprise/global governance.

When to Keep CorpoMax/Harbor vs Switch Providers

Whether you stay or switch should follow your operating needs, not brand loyalty. Map the next 12 months (states you’ll add, filings and licenses to maintain, language requirements, and how much you’ll actually use a portal) then balance platform depth against price simplicity and support style. Use the criteria below to match your workflow with the provider that fits best.

• Stay with CorpoMax/Harbor if you’ll use a centralized portal for filings, annual reports, and licensing; you want continuity with French-language support; or you’re expanding to multiple states and value a research-backed workflow.
• Consider Northwest if your priority is straightforward, predictable RA pricing and a privacy-first operating model with knowledgeable human support.
• Consider LegalZoom if you want RA plus access to an attorney plan within the same ecosystem (ongoing 30-minute consults, document reviews).

FAQ about Harbor Compliance acquires CorpoMax

Quick answers about the Harbor Compliance–CorpoMax acquisition: The deal was announced October 29, 2025. Harbor says clients keep working with the same team, with expanded resources and tech; no pricing changes were announced as of publication. Use the official portals below to verify your RA and access documents.