.ltd

.ltd is a generic top-level domain built around the common abbreviation for “limited”, a term used in company names in many jurisdictions.

The extension can suit businesses whose legal or trading name includes Ltd, corporate groups, professional services and companies that want a concise business-oriented address. Compared with .limited, .ltd is shorter and can be easier to combine with a longer brand name.

The abbreviation has legal associations, but the domain is not a company-status verification system. Registering a .ltd name does not prove that the registrant is incorporated as a limited company or entitled to use “Ltd” in a legal business name.

Businesses still need to comply with the corporate naming and disclosure rules that apply where they operate.

.ltd is an open generic top-level domain. Standard registrations are generally available through participating registrars, subject to registry and ICANN policies, reserved names, premium classifications and third-party rights.