New gTLD Resource Directory

These providers help lay the foundation for a successful, compliant registry business. From naming and branding to financial planning and legal protections, they ensure you’re ready to operate.

Example services:

• Multilingual translation services
• Brand and communications strategy
• Business modeling and forecasting
• Legal review and registry agreements
• Trademark and IP guidance

Application specialists can help you understand and interpret the Applicant Guidebook (AGB) and submit a complete, compliant application. They’re especially useful for smaller teams, companies outside of the domain name industry, or first-time applicants.

Example services:

• RSP pre-evaluation preparation
• Application drafting and editing
• Registry policy development
• Public Interest Commitments (PICs)
• Navigating support programs

These partners help design, build, and maintain the technical infrastructure that keeps your TLD secure and operational. They’re essential for meeting ICANN’s registry requirements.

Example services:

• Rights protection and proxy services
• DNS and DNSSEC configuration
• EPP, RDAP, and WHOIS implementation
• Data escrow and compliance systems
• IDN integration and script support
• IPv6 and routing solutions

Strategic advisors help you refine your concept, align internal stakeholders, and position your TLD for long-term success. They’re ideal for applicants needing high-level input or early-stage planning.

Example services:

• Coaching and onboarding
• Registry vision and value proposition
• Market research and feasibility
• Stakeholder coordination
• Strategic partnerships