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  • What is the Inc. 5000?
  • Why should my company apply?
  • How are the 2023 Inc. 5000 companies selected?
  • How does Inc. define revenue?
  • What is the difference between the Inc. 500 and the Inc. 5000?
  • Where and how do I submit a company to the Inc. 5000?
  • Is there a fee to apply for the Inc. 5000?
  • What is the refund policy?
  • When is the deadline to apply?
  • How are companies ranked on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list?

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  • What is revenue verification?
  • What are the ways revenue can be verified for the Inc. 5000 and what is required for each option?
  • What kind of financial statements are acceptable?

How does Inc. define revenue?

Inc. defines revenue as gross revenue, less returns, and allowances, before any cost of goods sold. This is the same figure that you enter in Box 1c of your corporate income tax return. Revenue figures should be as precise as possible and rounded no more than to the nearest thousand (i.e., $234,000). If you do not have a final figure for your 2022 revenue at the time you apply, you may enter an estimate and give the precise figure when you submit your verification materials.

*Please note that revenue must be under one LLC. Common paymasters are not eligible for the Inc. 5000. 

The early-rate fee to apply is $245 until March 24, 2023.
The regular-rate fee to apply is $345 from March 25 until the final deadline date of April 21, 2023.
The final deadline to submit your  Revenue Verification Materials  is  May 5, 2023.

All submission dates are until 11:59 pm Pacific Time.


Apply  here  for the 2023 Inc. 5000!
Have any questions or concerns? Email us at Inc5000@inc.com

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