.limited is an open extension that reads two ways: as the end of a company name, or as a promise that something is in short supply. Anyone can register one, with no company check and no status declaration attached.
PD Hosting, a UK registrar, registers your .limited the moment checkout completes and lists it in your client area, where you can point it at a website or set up email. Renewal reminders arrive well before it is due.
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What is a .limited domain?
- Type
- A generic top-level domain under an ICANN registry agreement signed in March 2014. Source
- Registry
- Identity Digital, whose Binky Moon, LLC holds the delegation that originally went to Big Fest, LLC. Source
- Added to the internet
- Delegated on 21 April 2014. Source
- Who may register
- Open to lawful registrants. The registry has committed to operate the extension inclusively and not to limit eligibility by identity. Source
- Company status
- Unlike .ltd, the .limited agreement carries no requirement for owners to represent that they hold company status. Source
- Registrant email
- Verified by the registrar after registration and after any change to the owner's contact details. Source
- Expiry
- The registrar must send at least two renewal notices before expiry; after deletion there is a 30-day redemption period. Source
Facts checked against the registry on 9 November 2026.
Who a .limited domain suits
The obvious fit is a company whose name ends in Limited and wants that word after the dot: harbourjoinery.limited, for example. Because no status declaration is involved, it also works for organisations that aren't incorporated but use the word in a brand.
The second meaning opens other doors. A trainer brand announcing a numbered drop, a gin distillery selling a single-cask bottling, a print studio releasing signed runs of 50, or a ticketed supper club with a dozen seats can all use a .limited name to signal scarcity before anyone clicks.
- A company website spelling out the full legal suffix
- Landing pages for limited-edition products or drops
- Waiting lists and pre-orders for small production runs
- Event pages where places are capped
- A defensive extra for a brand that already uses .ltd
Benefits of a .limited domain
Two meanings in one word
The same ending can describe your company or create a sense of exclusivity around a product, so it earns its place in very different campaigns.
No eligibility hurdles
Registration is open by contract, so there's nothing to declare or prove beyond accurate contact details.
Plenty of short names available
It is a far less crowded extension than .com, so concise brand and product names are often still free.
A company word that doubles as a scarcity signal
Most extensions do one job. .limited does two, and choosing a good name starts with deciding which one you want.
If you are using it as a company suffix, keep the left-hand side identical to your trading name, so the address reads exactly like the name on your invoices. Remember that .ltd is shorter, and that it asks owners to declare company status, which some people see as a point in its favour.
If you are using it for a release, make the name about the product rather than the brand: autumn-reserve.limited or no7print.limited tells visitors what is scarce. Point it at a page with a clear quantity, a closing date or a sold-out notice, because the word sets an expectation. When the run ends, redirect the domain to your main shop instead of letting it lapse, so old links and printed labels still work.
.limited pros and cons
Works well if
- Your trading name ends in Limited and you want the full word
- You run limited editions, drops or capped-capacity events
- You want an extension without eligibility rules
- You already hold the .ltd and want the longer form too
Look elsewhere if
- You want the shortest company ending: .ltd says the same in three letters
- Your customers are mostly in the UK and expect a familiar address: a .co.uk will be guessed more often
- You need a name only your company can hold: .ltd.uk is restricted to the registered company
.limited compared with similar extensions
| Extension | Best for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| .limited | Full company suffixes and limited-run campaigns | Open to anyone; no status declaration. |
| .ltd | Incorporated businesses wanting a short ending | Owners declare that they hold company status. |
| .shop | Ongoing online shops | A clearer signal for a permanent store than for a one-off release. |
| .co.uk | UK traders of every kind | The most widely recognised British business address. |
Register your .limited domain
- Search for the name you want below.
- Add it to your basket and choose how many years to register it for.
- Check out. Your domain is registered straight away and appears in your client area, ready to point at your website and email.
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.limited questions
Do I need to be a limited company for a .limited domain?
No. The .limited registry agreement commits the registry to open, inclusive registration, and unlike .ltd it contains no requirement to represent company status. Anyone with accurate contact details can register one.
What's the difference between .limited and .ltd?
Both are run by the same registry, but .ltd owners represent that they are limited companies and .limited owners don't. .ltd is also shorter. Pick .limited for the full word or for limited-edition campaigns, and .ltd for a compact company address.
Can I use a .limited just for a product launch?
Yes. Many owners use it for a single release or drop. Register it for at least a year, and when the campaign ends, redirect it to your main site so links in posts, emails and packaging keep working.
What happens if I forget to renew a .limited after the campaign ends?
ICANN rules require us to remind you before expiry. If it lapses, the website and email stop, and once the name is deleted it enters a 30-day redemption period at the registry, during which it can still be recovered before it becomes available to others.
How much is a .limited to renew?
Renewal is £52.95 per year, higher than the discounted first year, and the reminder we send beforehand shows the amount.
Sources: ICANN .limited registry agreement · IANA .limited delegation record · ICANN Expired Registration Recovery Policy · ICANN 2013 RAA, WHOIS Accuracy Program Specification
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