HOW IT WORKS

From search to alert in three steps

Add any UK company to your watchlist, let CompanyPing monitor official registry data around the clock, and receive calm, actionable notifications when something matters.

How it works

Three simple steps to start monitoring any UK company.

  1. 1

    Add a company

    Search by name or number and add it to your watchlist in seconds.

  2. 2

    We monitor official changes

    CompanyPing watches Companies House data and stored deadlines around the clock.

  3. 3

    Get alerted instantly

    Receive plain-English email and optional SMS when something important changes.

IN DETAIL

What happens at each step

A closer look at how CompanyPing takes you from company search to actionable alerts.

Search and add a company

Find any UK company by name or registration number. Review the profile summary, then add it to your watchlist with one click.

  • Search by name or number
  • Preview company status before monitoring
  • Add multiple companies to one workspace

We watch official sources

CompanyPing monitors Companies House data and stored deadlines continuously. Changes are classified by severity and matched to your alert preferences.

  • Registry streaming and scheduled checks
  • Deadline tracking from filing history
  • Severity classification (critical, warning, info)

Receive plain-English alerts

Get email notifications on every plan. Upgrade for SMS escalation, portfolio dashboards, and team collaboration features.

  • Email on all plans
  • Optional SMS on Protect and above
  • Escalation until acknowledged on paid plans

EVENT TYPES

What triggers an alert

Not every registry update is urgent. CompanyPing classifies changes by severity so you focus on what matters.

Strike-off & dissolution

First notice of strike-off, final gazette entries, and restoration events.

Filing deadlines

Accounts due dates, confirmation statements, and other registry deadlines.

Director changes

Appointments, resignations, and changes to persons with significant control.

Address & status changes

Registered office moves, company status updates, and name changes.

New filings

Accounts, confirmation statements, and other documents filed at Companies House.

Continuous monitoring

We re-check monitored companies on a schedule and stream changes as they appear.

How alerts reach you

Choose the channels that fit your workflow — email for detail, SMS for urgency.

Email alerts

Detailed notifications with company context, severity, and a direct link to view the full alert in your dashboard.

SMS escalation

Critical pings can trigger SMS to nominated contacts when email alone isn't fast enough — available on Protect and above.

In-app pings

All alerts appear in your dashboard with a full audit trail, status history, and acknowledgement workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The Free plan lets you monitor up to 3 companies with email alerts — no payment details required.
What happens when a critical alert fires?
Critical events like strike-off notices send immediate email alerts. On paid plans, SMS escalation can notify additional contacts until someone acknowledges the ping.
Can my accountant access my workspace?
Yes. Invite team members to your workspace so colleagues or your accountant can view alerts and manage the portfolio together.

Start monitoring companies for free today

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