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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 the Inc. 5000?
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  • How are the 2023 Inc. 5000 companies selected?
  • Where and how do I submit a company to the Inc. 5000?
  • What are the Inc. Regionals?

What is the difference between the Inc. 500 and the Inc. 5000?

The Inc. 5000 lists the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. based on their revenue growth rate. The Inc. 500 are the top 500 companies on that list of 5,000. All 5,000 companies are profiled on Inc.com, but only the top 500 are highlighted in the September Issue of Inc.magazine.  

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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