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Inc. 5000

For Honorees

  • Inc. 5000 | How do I find out more about the Inc. Leadership Forum?
  • Inc. 5000 | How do I find out more about the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala?
  • Inc. 5000 | How do I license logos and purchase copies of the print issue?

General Information

  • Inc. 5000 | What is the Inc. 5000?
  • Inc. 5000 | Why should my company apply?
  • Inc. 5000 | How are the 2026 Inc. 5000 companies selected?
  • Inc. 5000 | Are there any discounts available for this program?
  • Inc. 5000 | How does Inc. define revenue?

Eligibility and Company Structure

  • Inc. 5000 | What are the eligibility criteria for the Inc. 5000?
  • Inc. 5000 | Does my company have to be profitable to be eligible?
  • Inc. 5000 | My company's revenue declined in 2022 or 2025. Does that disqualify my business or make it unwise to apply?
  • Inc. 5000 | My company is public – can I apply?
  • Inc. 5000 | What if my company was a partnership in 2022 and is now a corporation?

Application Process

  • Inc. 5000 | What is the application Process?
  • Inc. 5000 | Does Inc. require me to document the revenue figure I supply in my application?
  • Inc. 5000 | Will recognition on the Inc. 5000 reveal information about my company to my competitors?
  • Inc. 5000 | My firm represents several clients that may be eligible. May I submit applications on behalf of more than one client?
  • Inc. 5000 | I'm not sure whether I want my company to be on the Inc. 5000. Can I apply now and withdraw my application later?

Verification

  • Inc. 5000 | What is revenue verification?
  • Inc. 5000 | What are the ways revenue can be verified for the Inc. 5000 and what is required for each option?
  • Inc. 5000 | What kind of financial statements are acceptable?
  • Inc. 5000 | What are the acceptable forms of Revenue Verification?
  • Inc. 5000 | What is Inc.’s preferred method of revenue verification?
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