Frequently Asked Questions

What is NewcoHunter?

NewcoHunter monitors Companies House for new UK company registrations and delivers targeted leads to B2B businesses.

Where does the data come from?

All company data comes directly from Companies House - the UK government's official register of companies.

What are SIC codes and categories?

SIC codes are used by Companies House to categorise what a company does. We group these into plain English categories.

How many new companies are registered each week?

On average, around 15,000–20,000 new companies are registered with Companies House each week.

Can I filter by location?

Yes - you can filter new companies by postcode area to find businesses in your region, or search UK-wide.

How do the lead limits work?

Each plan includes a monthly allowance of new company leads you can view and export.

Can I export data?

Yes - paid plans include CSV export functionality so you can download your leads.

Is there a free trial?

Yes - our Free plan gives you 100 leads per month at no cost, forever. No credit card required.

Can't I just use Companies House for free?

Companies House lets you look up individual companies by name or number, but has no industry filtering, no location search, and no alerts. NewcoHunter adds categorisation, filtering, shell company detection, and automatic email digests.

How quickly do new companies appear?

New registrations typically appear within 24-48 hours of being filed at Companies House.

Is it legal to contact newly registered companies?

Yes. Company registration data is publicly available Crown Copyright information. B2B outreach using publicly registered details is generally lawful under UK GDPR legitimate interests.

Can I cancel any time?

Absolutely. All paid plans are monthly with no long-term contracts.