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Company Setup,
Startup & SEIS/EIS
Support
WAKE helps founders and early-stage businesses set up the right financial foundations from day one.
Company formation, accounting systems, VAT and PAYE registrations, statutory records, shareholder support and SEIS/EIS preparation — built around founders.
Startup Finance Foundations
Set up properly from day one
Early finance decisions matter. The right company structure, accounting system, registrations and records help founders avoid problems and give investors more confidence.
What This Service Covers
What this service covers
How WAKE helps new companies and startups build a clean finance foundation before they scale or raise investment.
Company Formation
FoundationCompany incorporation support, registered details, early setup decisions and practical founder guidance.
Accounting System Setup
SystemsXero or FreeAgent setup, chart of accounts, bank feeds and reporting structure from day one.
VAT & PAYE Registration
ComplianceSupport with VAT registration, PAYE setup and the compliance registrations needed as the business grows.
Payroll Setup
PayrollDirector and employee payroll setup, monthly payroll basics and pension considerations where required.
Statutory Records
RecordsCompanies House filings, confirmation statements, share records, registers and company administration.
SEIS / EIS Support
FundingAdvance assurance preparation, financial information and investor readiness support for funding rounds.
Cap Table & Shareholder Support
EquityPractical support with founder shares, share certificates, cap table structure and shareholder records.
Startup Finance Pack
InsightOpening balances, cash flow forecast, budget, investor-ready numbers and early reporting structure.
Why Founders Use This Service
Build the foundations before the business scales
A clean setup reduces rework, improves control and helps investors see a business that is organised from the start.
Clean structure
Avoid fixing messy records later.
Investor confidence
Show investors the basics are under control.
Less admin drag
Reduce founder time spent on finance admin.
Scalable setup
Start simple, then scale into reporting and CFO support.
Ideal for businesses that need
Suggested Setup Journey
A simple route from idea to finance-ready
A clear onboarding journey so founders understand that WAKE can handle the setup and then provide ongoing support.
Plan the setup
Confirm structure, registrations, systems and immediate priorities.
Build the finance base
Set up the accounting system, bank feeds, payroll and records.
Prepare for funding
Support SEIS/EIS information, cap table records and investor numbers.
Move into support
Transition into monthly accounting, reporting or CFO support.
Need ongoing accounting after setup?
WAKE can move you straight into bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, statutory accounts and monthly finance support once the company is live.
Raising investment or preparing for it?
WAKE can also support with financial models, management reporting, fractional FD/CFO support and investor conversations.
Ready To Build Properly?
Set up your business on the right
financial foundations
Company setup, accounting systems, registrations, records and SEIS/EIS support — all built with the next stage of growth in mind.