Selectabase vs Newly Registered Companies

Selectabase delivers newly registered company data as a monthly batch, typically by the 5th of the following month. If you need data faster than that, here's how the two options compare.

How Selectabase Works

You subscribe to a monthly data drop. Around the 5th of each month, you get a file of companies formed during the previous month. Data includes registered addresses, director names, and SIC codes. Pricing is roughly £50-£150/month depending on filters and volume.

The Timing Problem

A company that incorporates on March 1st won't appear in your Selectabase download until around April 5th. That's a 35-day delay.

A company from March 31st reaches you by April 5th, a 5-day delay. On average across the month, you're looking at about 20 days between formation and delivery.

Response rates drop sharply after the first 7 days. By day 20, competitors using daily data have already reached out, or the director has found their own suppliers.

Direct Comparison

| Feature | Selectabase | Newly Registered Companies | |---|---|---| | Price | £50-£150/month | from £9 (credit packs) | | Annual cost | £600-£1,800 | from £9 | | Update frequency | Monthly (by the 5th) | Daily | | Average delay | ~20 days | ~1 day | | Format | Postal-ready labels | CSV + Google Sheets | | Email alerts | No | Yes | | Virtual office filter | No | Yes | | Postcode radius search | Limited | Yes, any UK postcode | | SIC code filtering | Yes | Yes (full 5-digit) | | Director names | Yes | Yes |

The Cost Difference

Selectabase at ~£100/month costs £1,200/year. newlyregisteredcompanies.co.uk costs credit packs from £9. You save over £1,000 in the first year alone, and the data arrives daily instead of monthly.

When Selectabase Makes Sense

If your entire workflow is postal mail and you specifically need label-ready formatting, Selectabase's postal-optimised output saves formatting time. Their address verification is built for physical post.

For everything else (phone outreach, LinkedIn, email, or any digital channel), daily data from a modern tool gives you a measurable edge.

FAQ

How many new companies register in the UK each month? Roughly 50,000-80,000 depending on the time of year. January and September are peak months.

Can I get Selectabase data more frequently than monthly? Their standard offering is monthly. Custom arrangements may be possible at higher prices, but daily delivery isn't part of their core product.

Is Selectabase only for postal campaigns? No, you can use their data for any purpose. But the delivery format and monthly schedule are optimised for direct mail.