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Five studio pillars. One clear quote.

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Mix and match any of our five services into a bespoke launch package, or order individual hosting, domain, email, and South African company registration items at our published rates below.

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Covers our South Africa, UK & USA startup launchpad, accounting partner handoff, brand & website builds, and monthly care plans.

South Africa · United Kingdom · United States · Worldwide

Two dedicated studio tracks — from startup registration & accounting handoff to global brand & monthly care.

Whether you are incorporating a new company in South Africa, the UK, or the USA, or scaling an established digital brand worldwide, you get one calm point of contact, a warm handoff to a vetted local accounting firm, and predictable monthly website care.

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Track A · Startup Registration & Accounting Handoff (SA · UK · USA)

Incorporate & Launch Properly — Then Hand Off Cleanly to a Partnered Accountant

Drawing on real-world startup registration experience across three jurisdictions, we handle your administrative company setup alongside your domain, brand, and website:

  • 🇿🇦 South Africa (ZAR): CIPC Pty Ltd registration, SARS Income Tax & eFiling, B-BBEE affidavit, POPIA readiness, and .co.za domain + warm handoff to a partnered SAICA / SAIPA accounting firm.
  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (GBP): UK Companies House Ltd incorporation, UK registered office coordination, UTR tax readiness, UK-GDPR baseline, and .co.uk/.com domain + warm handoff to a partnered ACCA / ICAEW accounting firm.
  • 🇺🇸 United States (USD): State LLC or C-Corp formation, Registered Agent coordination, IRS EIN readiness, Operating Agreement template, and .com domain + warm handoff to a partnered US CPA startup tax firm.
Take 4-Track Launch Scorecard → Compare SA, UK & US Launchpads
Track B · Brand, Fast Web & Monthly Care Subscriptions (ZAR · GBP · USD)

Editorial Brand Identity, Custom Websites & Monthly Care Plans

Complete visual identity systems, fast-loading websites, authenticated business email, and ongoing monthly hosting & studio care subscriptions:

  • High-Trust Visual Identity & Websites: Vector logo lockups, editorial serif + sans typography, custom copywritten pages, booking flows, and interactive client calculators.
  • LiteSpeed Hosting & Authenticated Business Email: Sub-second NVMe hosting, AutoSSL, and @yourdomain mailboxes with SPF, DKIM & DMARC configured across phones and laptops.
  • Monthly Hosting & Care Plan Subscriptions: Essential Email & DNS Care (R290/mo · £15/mo · $19/mo), Managed Website & Email Care (R650/mo · £32/mo · $39/mo), and Studio Growth Partner (R1,450/mo · £72/mo · $89/mo).
Client Monthly Hosting Sign-Up → 5-Min Brand & Web Scope Builder

South Africa · United Kingdom · United States

Global Startup Registration & Launchpad — with a Warm Accounting Partner Handoff.

We have real-world experience registering and launching startups across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Click your jurisdiction below to compare what we set up and how we hand you over to a vetted local accounting firm.

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Our Calm, Transparent, Anti-Fear-Mongering Promise

Why we refuse the “scare-and-upsell” playbook used by online formation mills.

Across the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, too many online incorporation mills prey on first-time and international founders who simply don’t yet know the sequence of setting up a company. They manufacture anxiety around routine filings, charge $200–$350 for a free 10-minute IRS EIN application, sell overpriced “compliance kits” and embossed binders nobody legally needs, or lure you in with a $0 headline only to lock you into surprise Year-2 registered-agent and renewal traps.

Wakeful Studio is your calm, honest, fair-priced alternative. We tell you in plain English what takes ten minutes, what is genuinely free from the government, what actual state or registry fees cost at face value, and what is included in our flat, transparent Launchpad fee.

What We Tell You Plainly from Day One:

  • Face-Value Government Fees: Statutory registry fees (such as the R175 CIPC fee in SA, the Companies House digital incorporation fee in the UK, or your US State filing fee in Wyoming/Delaware) are shown openly and passed through at exact cost — never marked up.
  • No $300 Charge for a Free 10-Minute Form: An IRS EIN in the USA or an Income Tax activation in SA is a straightforward administrative step. We fold it cleanly into your flat Launchpad setup rather than turning a 10-minute form into a fear-driven upsell.
  • Unhurried, Vetted Partner Handoffs (Zero Scare Tactics): When your company is formed and your domain, authenticated email, brand identity, and website are live, we introduce you warmly to vetted, honest local Registered-Agent and Chartered / CPA Accounting partners (SAICA/SAIPA in SA, ACCA/ICAEW in the UK, and CPA firms in the US) for ongoing tax and statutory bookkeeping — with zero pressure and zero hidden traps.
South Africa Track · ZAR (R)

South African Private Company (Pty Ltd) & Digital Launchpad

Ideal for South African founders and SMEs who want their CIPC company registration, SARS income tax activation, B-BBEE affidavit, domain name, and business email set up together.

  • CIPC Name Reservation & Pty Ltd Incorporation (COR9.4 & COR14.3): Includes the R175 CIPC statutory fee, standard MOI, and official Share Certificate(s).
  • SARS Income Tax Number & eFiling Activation: Company income tax reference number, eFiling profile setup, and Public Officer / Registered Representative administrative filing.
  • B-BBEE EME Affidavit, Beneficial Ownership (BO) & POPIA Baseline: Ready-to-commission EME affidavit (under R10m turnover), CIPC BO register, and POPIA Information Officer / PAIA manual options.
  • .co.za Domain & ZACR DNS + Authenticated Email: Your legal company name and .co.za domain secured simultaneously with SPF, DKIM & DMARC mailboxes.
Stage 04 · Accounting Partner Handoff

Warm Handoff to a Partnered SA Chartered / Professional Accountant (SAICA / SAIPA)

Once your CIPC registration, share register, SARS profile, and digital infrastructure are live, we hand over a clean corporate digital binder and introduce you directly to a vetted South African accounting partner for:

  • Monthly Xero / Sage bookkeeping & bank feeds
  • Regulated SARS provisional tax, annual ITR14 & VAT201 filings
  • Monthly payroll (EMP201, PAYE, UIF, SDL) & annual financial statements

R2,450 SA Starter Bundle (or R1,250 Pty Ltd only)

Start SA Launch Bundle → Open SA Scorecard
Launch Dimension 🇿🇦 South Africa (ZAR) 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (GBP) 🇺🇸 United States (USD)
Primary Entity Structure Private Company ((Pty) Ltd) via CIPC Private Limited Company (Ltd) via Companies House State LLC or C-Corp (Wyoming, Delaware, etc.)
Tax & Statutory ID Setup SARS Income Tax Ref + eFiling + Public Officer + B-BBEE Affidavit 10-Digit HMRC Corporation Tax UTR + PSC Register IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN · Form SS-4) + Operating Agreement
Privacy & Website Legal Suite POPIA Information Officer + Section 51 PAIA Manual + ECTA Notice UK-GDPR Privacy Notice + ICO Assessment + Cookie Policy US / CCPA Privacy Policy + Terms of Service + FinCEN BOI Readiness
Domain & Authenticated Email .co.za or .com + SPF, DKIM & DMARC Mailboxes .co.uk or .com + SPF, DKIM & DMARC Mailboxes .com + SPF, DKIM & DMARC Mailboxes
Regulated Accounting Partner Handoff Warm introduction to partnered SAICA / SAIPA Accounting Firm Warm introduction to partnered ACCA / ICAEW UK Accounting Firm Warm introduction to partnered US CPA Startup Tax Firm
Indicative Launchpad Fee
(excl. statutory pass-through where noted)		 R2,450
SA Starter Bundle (incl. R175 CIPC fee)		 from R5,950
(£290 + Companies House fee at cost)		 from R6,950
($440 + State filing fee at cost)
Clear Administrative Scope & Professional Accounting Handoff: Wakeful Studio handles the administrative startup setup, corporate binder organization, domain registration, authenticated email, visual brand identity, and website launch. We are not a law firm, registered tax practitioner, Chartered Accountant, or CPA firm. For regulated tax filings, statutory accounting, audit, and legal advisory in South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United States, we introduce every founder directly to an independent, credentialed accounting partner in the relevant jurisdiction.
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Prices are quoted and invoiced in South African Rand (ZAR), or in your currency on request. All prices exclude VAT if applicable.

Bespoke All-in-One Packages

Tailored combinations for new launches and rebrands

Every business arrives at a different stage. Some founders already have a registered Pty Ltd and just need a brand and website; others need the full journey from CIPC name reservation to staff uniforms.

Fixed-Price Bundle · Save R589

New Business Starter Bundle

Our all-in-one South African company formation and digital starter pack:

  • CIPC Name Reservation + Pty Ltd Registration (incl. CIPC R175 fee)
  • Official Share Certificate(s) + B-BBEE EME Affidavit
  • Income Tax Number + SARS eFiling + Registered Representative
  • .co.za Domain Registration (1 year)
  • 1 Month Starter Web & Email Hosting

R2,450 once-off

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Brand + Website + Email Launch

For founders worldwide who want a complete, cohesive identity and live website without managing multiple freelancers:

  • Logo C-level bespoke visual identity & brand guide PDF
  • Custom copywritten & responsive website (1 to 10+ pages)
  • Domain setup, SSL, and business email on your phone & laptop
  • Launch handover + optional monthly Managed Website Care

Quote on request

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Full Studio

Complete Turnkey Business

All five pillars coordinated end-to-end with one project manager and one timeline:

  • SA CIPC & SARS registrations + POPIA compliance pack
  • Complete visual identity, stationery & document templates
  • Custom website, managed hosting & Microsoft 365 / Workspace
  • Branded team apparel, notebooks, drinkware & client gifts

Pillar 01 & 02 — Web, Hosting, Domains & Email

Hosting, Domains, Business Email & Website Care

Fast LiteSpeed SSD hosting with free SSL certificates, daily backups, and real human help when you set up your mail on iPhone, Android, Mac, or Windows.

Service / Plan What's Included Price (excl. VAT if applicable)
Bespoke Website Design & Build
Learn more →		 One-page launches, multi-page company websites, service & booking sites, product catalogues, and online stores — custom copywritten, mobile-first, and SEO-ready. Scoped per project
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Starter Web & Email Hosting 1 website, 5 GB NVMe/SSD storage, up to 5 business mailboxes, free SSL certificate, daily backups, and email setup guide. R149/mo
or R1,599/yr
Business Hosting 1 website, 15 GB NVMe/SSD storage, up to 15 business mailboxes, free SSL, daily backups, and priority email & DNS support. R249/mo
or R2,690/yr
Managed Website Care Business Hosting included + up to 60 minutes of content, price, or photo updates per month, uptime monitoring, and security checks. R649/mo
or R6,990/yr
.co.za Domain Registration / Renewal Registered in your own name or company name, including DNS management. R149/yr
.com / International Domain .com, .org, .net, or country domain registered in your name with DNS management. from R349/yr
Extra Hosted Mailbox Additional name@yourdomain mailbox with 5 GB storage and spam filtering. R49/mo
or R529/yr
Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 Setup Once-off domain verification, MX/SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication, user creation, and device sign-in support (excludes Google/Microsoft monthly licence). from R450 once-off
Monthly Website Care Add-On For clients on Starter/Business hosting who want monthly updates, backups verification, and content edits (up to 60 mins/mo). R450/mo
Ad-Hoc Website & Tech Support On-demand edits, new pages, troubleshooting, or DNS/email assistance billed in 30-minute increments. R450/hr

Pillar 04 — South African Business Registrations & Compliance

Company Formation, CIPC, SARS & POPIA Administrative Filings

Clear once-off fees. Where CIPC charges a statutory government fee, it is included as shown and passed through at cost.

Registration / Compliance Service What's Included & Turnaround Price (excl. VAT if applicable)
New Business Starter Bundle Name reservation + Pty Ltd registration (incl. CIPC R175 fee) + Share certificate(s) + B-BBEE EME affidavit + Income Tax number + SARS eFiling & Registered Rep + .co.za domain (1 yr) + 1 month Starter Hosting. R2,450
(Save R589)
Private Company Registration (Pty Ltd) Name reservation, COR14.3 registration certificate, MOI, and income tax number. Includes the R175 CIPC statutory fee. Typical turnaround: 2–5 business days. R1,250
(R1,075 + CIPC R175)
CIPC Name Reservation Only Up to 4 proposed names submitted to CIPC and reserved for 6 months (COR9.4). Includes the R50 CIPC fee. R300
(R250 + CIPC R50)
SARS eFiling Profile & Registered Representative Setting up the company's SARS eFiling profile, linking the income tax number, and submitting the Public Officer / Registered Representative appointment. R550
VAT Registration Preparation of the VAT101 application, compiling supporting evidence (bank confirmation, invoices/contracts, address proof), and submission via SARS eFiling. R1,950
B-BBEE EME Affidavit Completed Exempted Micro Enterprise affidavit (for businesses under R10m annual turnover) ready for commissioning. R350
Share Certificates & Share Register Formal share certificate(s) and initial company share register formatted for your company records. R290
CIPC Annual Return Filing Preparation and filing of your annual return with CIPC. Includes the R100 CIPC fee for turnover under R1 million (higher CIPC turnover bands passed through at cost). from R550
(R450 + CIPC R100)
Beneficial Ownership (BO) Declaration Compiling the BO register, mandate, certified IDs, and filing the Beneficial Ownership declaration with CIPC. R450
Annual Return + Beneficial Ownership Combo Both mandatory annual CIPC filings handled together (includes R100 CIPC fee for turnover under R1m). from R850
(R750 + CIPC R100)
Director Appointment or Resignation (COR39) Resolutions, minutes, OTP verification, and CIPC COR39 filing. R550
Registered Address Change (COR21.1) Updating your company's registered physical and postal address with CIPC. R300
POPIA Basics Compliance Setup Information Officer registration with the Information Regulator, custom PAIA Manual, website Privacy Policy, Cookie Notice, and basic staff/website consent forms. R2,950
Important Administrative Scope Notice: Wakeful Studio provides administrative document preparation and filing services based on the information you supply. We are not a law firm, registered tax practitioner, or accounting firm, and we do not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. Government and statutory fees (such as CIPC fees) are passed through at cost. All prices exclude VAT if applicable.