Our Commitment to Accurate and Unbiased Data

How We Collect Our Data

Every dataset on StartupSole is manually collected and verified by our research team. We do not scrape or auto-generate information. Instead, we:

• Use official state websites (e.g., sos.delaware.gov, corp.delaware.gov).
• Reference reputable third-party providers when necessary.
• Cross-check data with multiple sources to ensure accuracy.

Example JSON Snippet

{
  "state": "Delaware",
  "filing_fee_usd": 110,
  "annual_report_fee_usd": 300,
  "processing_time_days": "1-7",
  "source_urls": [
    "https://corp.delaware.gov/alt-entitytaxinstructions/"
  ]
}

How We Keep Our Data Fresh

Our datasets are reviewed and updated quarterly to reflect the latest changes in state regulations and service provider offerings.

Each state and agent page displays a “Last Updated” timestamp, powered directly by our internal API.

Our Data Sources

We maintain full transparency by linking back to the original data sources. Examples include:

• State government portals (e.g., corp.delaware.gov, sos.wy.gov)
• Trusted business formation providers (e.g., Northwest Registered Agent, Bizee)
• Consumer review platforms (e.g., Trustpilot, BBB, Google Reviews)

Transparency in Affiliate Content

Some of our pages contain affiliate links, clearly disclosed with the following statement:

"We may earn a commission if you shop through links on our site."

Important: Affiliate partnerships never influence our review scores, rankings, or methodology. All evaluations are based on objective criteria and user value.

Public API Access (Future Vision)

Our internal API powers all 50 state guides and 20+ registered agent reviews.

While this API is not yet publicly available, we believe in transparency and accessibility. Developers and researchers interested in future access are encouraged to contact us for collaboration opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions