8,838 domains, 81% actually activeLaunched in 2018 — years later than most of its categoryNotable Japanese presence (GMO Internet Group)

.inc Domain

.inc was registered with IANA on 3 July 2018 — much later than most extensions in its category — with delegation on 16 July of that same year. It has 8,838 registered domains, with 81.25% active in the DNS zone, and shows a notable presence of GMO Internet Group (Japan) among top registrars.

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2018 Year created

gTLD Extension type (IANA)

On request Registration price / year

Open Registration restrictions

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About the .INC domain

What is the .INC domain?

.inc is a generic top-level domain managed by Intercap Registry Inc., based in the Cayman Islands with CentralNic as technical backend, registered in the IANA database on 3 July 2018 — much later than the vast majority of extensions in its same thematic category, mostly launched between 2013 and 2015. Its meaning is direct: "Inc." is the abbreviation of "Incorporated," the most common legal form for companies in the United States. It has 8,838 domains worldwide, with 81.25% active in the DNS zone. The registrar profile is led by GoDaddy (22.10%), but GMO Internet Group/Onamae.com stands out particularly in second place (13.72%), one of Japan's leading registrars, confirming notable real adoption in Japan, alongside MarkMonitor's presence among the top registrars, suggesting some defensive brand registration too.

Extension .INC

IANA type gTLD

Created in 2018

Registry Intercap Registry Inc. (Cayman Islands); technical backend operated by CentralNic. Delegated on 16 July 2018

Restrictions None

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .INC

Who is the .INC domain for?

These are the most common situations where .INC is the ideal extension.

Companies incorporated as "Inc." in the U.S.

The most direct use: U.S. companies wanting to reflect their legal form in the domain.

Companies in the Japanese market

GMO Internet Group's strong presence confirms notable real adoption in Japan.

Defensive brand registration

MarkMonitor's presence among registrars suggests additional corporate-protection use.

Startups reinforcing their corporate identity

Young companies using ".inc" to convey formality and legal seriousness.

Consultancies and professional services

B2B businesses looking for a domain with direct corporate connotation.

Brands already on .com reinforcing corporate identity

Companies adding .inc as a complementary domain.

.INC vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .INC with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.inc This page	Incorporated companies and corporate entities	None formal	Contact us
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year
.llc	Limited liability companies (if available)	None formal	Contact us
.corp	Corporations in general (if available)	None formal	Contact us

Registration process

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Within minutes your .INC domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .INC domain

What does .inc mean?

"Inc." is the abbreviation of "Incorporated," the most common legal form for companies in the United States.

Why did .inc launch so much later than similar extensions?

It was registered with IANA in July 2018, several years after most extensions of its same generation, due to review processes and disputes in the original ICANN application.

Who manages the .inc domain?

Intercap Registry Inc., based in the Cayman Islands, with CentralNic as technical backend.

Why is there such a strong Japanese presence among .inc's registrars?

GMO Internet Group/Onamae.com, one of Japan's leading registrars, ranks second in market share, confirming notable real adoption in that market.

Are there restrictions on registering a .inc domain?

There are no documented formal restrictions, though its meaning is directly tied to the U.S. legal form.

Can I register my .inc domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .inc domain was registered with IANA in July 2018 — much later than most similar extensions — and is managed by Intercap Registry Inc. With 8,838 domains registered and 81.25% actually active, its registrar profile — led by GoDaddy, with a notable Japanese GMO Internet Group presence — confirms solid real adoption among incorporated companies, with a significant component in the Japanese market. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your company.