Affiliate Disclosure

FTC Compliance Statement

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255 guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, Global Founder Stack discloses that we maintain financial relationships with some of the service providers featured on this website.

We earn commissions when users sign up for services through our affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link to a service provider and subsequently create an account or make a purchase, we may receive a referral fee from that provider at no additional cost to you.

How Affiliate Relationships Work

Global Founder Stack participates in affiliate programs operated by service providers and affiliate networks, including but not limited to:

• Banking & Payments: Mercury, Airwallex, Wise, Stripe
• Formation Services: Firstbase, Doola, Stripe Atlas
• Affiliate Networks: PartnerStack, Impact, and direct partnerships

When we link to these services, the links may contain tracking parameters that identify referrals from Global Founder Stack. If you create an account or subscribe to a service after clicking our link, we may earn a commission.

Important: You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the service provider. Our commissions do not increase the cost of services to you.

Editorial Independence

While we benefit financially from affiliate relationships, our editorial standards are non-negotiable. Our rankings, comparisons, and recommendations are based on objective data and research methodology, not on commission rates.

Here's how we maintain independence:

• Data-Driven Rankings: We evaluate services based on quantifiable metrics—fees, account opening timelines, approval pass rates, supported entity types, and documented requirements.
• Transparent Criteria: Our comparison matrices show exactly how we score and compare services, allowing you to make your own informed decisions.
• Commission-Agnostic: We do not allow commission rates to influence our rankings. A service that pays us less can still rank higher if it offers better value or suitability for specific use cases.
• Critical Analysis: We publish honest assessments of both strengths and limitations for each service, even if it may discourage some users from signing up.
• No Pay-to-Play: Service providers cannot pay us to be featured, ranked higher, or to remove critical information from our reviews.

Services We May Earn Commissions From

The following is a non-exhaustive list of service categories and providers with which we have or may establish affiliate relationships:

This list is subject to change as we evaluate new service providers and partnerships. Not all services featured on Global Founder Stack have affiliate programs—some are included purely for comparison purposes because they are relevant to founders.

Services Without Affiliate Relationships

We also feature and recommend services with which we do not have affiliate relationships. These are included in our research and comparisons because they are legitimate options that founders should consider, even if we don't earn commissions from them.

When we recommend a non-affiliate service over an affiliate partner, it demonstrates our commitment to providing unbiased, research-driven guidance.

Your Trust Matters

Global Founder Stack was created to solve a real problem: the information asymmetry that international founders face when navigating incorporation, banking, and compliance infrastructure. Our affiliate model allows us to provide in-depth research at no cost to users while maintaining sustainability.

We recognize that trust is earned through transparency and consistency. If you ever feel that our affiliate relationships have compromised the quality or objectivity of our research, please contact us. We take feedback seriously and continuously refine our editorial standards.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, commission structures, or editorial policies, we're happy to provide additional clarity. Transparency is a core value, and we're committed to maintaining your trust.

Last Updated: January 2025