Check the name against your company identity
A shortened trading name may read better as an address than the full legal name. Make the relationship between the brand and legal entity clear on the site and check rights to the name before buying.
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.ltd domain names
A compact address for a limited company.
A .ltd domain can put the familiar company abbreviation at the end of your trading name. Use it to describe your business accurately, with clear company and contact details on the website.
£29.95 /yr + VAT · £35.94 including VAT
One-year renewal: £29.95 + VAT (£35.94 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
Use .ltd consistently with your organisation’s actual status and the registry policies. Registration does not incorporate a company or confirm a Companies House entry. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .ltd right for your idea?
Avoid doubling the ending
If the typed name already includes “ltd”, adding the same ending can make the address repetitive. Compare the complete name aloud and in an email signature before deciding.
Keep legal status separate from the domain
A domain is not a company registration. Show the appropriate business details and keep the site accurate if the company name or structure changes.
Know what you’ll pay
.ltd registration and renewal prices
Choose your registration term at order review. Prices below are the total upfront cost for a standard domain, not a monthly payment.
Annual renewal: £29.95 + VAT
£35.94 including VAT at today’s price.
Longer renewal terms may differ from registration offers. Review the renewal price before paying. Premium names are excluded from standard prices.
| Term | Total + VAT | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £29.95 | £35.94 |
| 2 years | £59.90 | £71.88 |
| 3 years | £89.85 | £107.82 |
| 5 years | £149.75 | £179.70 |
| 10 years | £299.50 | £359.40 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .ltd
- Domain family
- Generic top-level domain
- Registry operator
- Identity Digital
Identity Digital is responsible for this domain registry. Registration through UK Cheapest and the website or email service you connect are separate parts of using the name. IANA: .ltd registry record (opens in a new tab)
A company abbreviation as an ending
IANA records .ltd from August 2015, with Binky Moon, LLC within Identity Digital as the sponsoring organisation. The domain is separate from Nominet’s older .ltd.uk space.
Background checked 6 September 2026 against the sources linked above.
More than an address
Start using your name your way.
Make a simple first page
Use the included single-page builder for an introduction and contact details. Add a fuller website when you need one.
Website options →Forward your email
Send incoming messages from domain addresses to an existing inbox. A mailbox for storing and sending email is a separate service.
How forwarding works →Connect your services
Manage DNS, nameservers and web forwarding. Use your domain with a compatible website or email provider.
DNS help →A little more detail
Questions about .ltd domains
Is .ltd the same as .ltd.uk?
No. .ltd is a separate top-level domain. Nominet’s .ltd.uk space has its own rules and is not the registration offered on this page.
Does buying .ltd create a limited company?
No. The domain and the company are separate registrations.
Should I choose .ltd or .limited?
Compare the compact abbreviation with the full word. Choose the complete address that customers can read and remember most easily.
What happens after I find a domain?
Add one or more available names to your basket, then continue to registration. Enter the owner details and review the registration term and total before payment. Availability is provisional until the registrar confirms registration.
Will UKC charge me automatically at renewal?
No. UKC sends renewal reminders and an invoice. You need to pay the invoice to renew; UKC does not automatically charge you. Keep your contact details current so you receive reminders.
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