Domain .au - national domain: Australia

How to register a .au internet domain?

  • Registration fee
    $59,49 $38,67 / year
    .au domain name registration is possible only for a business entity registered in Australia or a foreign entity having a registered trademark in Australia. The registered .au domain name must match the company's name, abbreviation or acronym, product or service, or trademark.
  • Renewal fee
    $59,49 / year
  • Trade fee
    $59,49
    The new subscriber must meet the requirements of the AU register, similar to the current one. The domain validity period starts anew after the owner change. The domain owner change results in setting a new domain expiration date from the owner change date, just like for new registration.
  • Transfer fee
    $14,99
    renewal not included
    Domain transfer does not extend its validity.
  • Reactivation fee
    $148,49
    Additional restore fee is due on the domain renewal date (30 days before expiration date). Restore is possible only within 40 days thereafter.
  • Minimum registration and renewal period
    1 year
  • Restrictions
    Yes
VAT may apply for EU individual customers

.au domain information

.au domain (Australia) may only be registered by:

  • Australian citizen,
  • permanent resident with a visa,
  • a company or non-governmental organization registered in Australia,
  • a foreign entity with a trademark registered in Australia.

The registered .au domain name for the Australian entity must match the company's name, abbreviation, or acronym, or it must be the name of the product or service offered by the registrant (in which case additional justification is required).

When registering a .au domain under an Australian trademark in favor of a foreign entity, both registered and pending marks are accepted. In such cases, the domain name must match the trademark, its abbreviation, or its acronym.

We do not offer local contact for .au domains, a registrant must comply with all of the above. criteria. Companies can also register a name with the .com.au extension.

​Why should I buy a .au domain name?

Buying a .au domain name can be particularly beneficial for several reasons, especially if your business or website is targeting the Australian market:

  1. A .au domain establishes a strong local presence in Australia, indicating that your business is local, which can help build trust with Australian customers.
  2. Websites with a .au domain are likely to rank higher in Australian search engine results, improving visibility for users searching locally and leading to increased traffic and potential business.
  3. Having a .au domain can enhance your credibility and professionalism, showing that you are committed to serving the Australian community or market.
  4. Registering your brand with a .au extension helps protect your brand name and identity within the Australian market.
  5. A .au domain signals to customers that your content, products, and services are relevant and tailored to the Australian audience.

If your business operations, target audience, or market interests are in Australia, having a .au domain can significantly contribute to your online identity and marketing efforts.

Information about the .au domain registry

.com.au - country code top-level domain name (ccTLD): Australia

The available domain TLDs: .com.au

Registry: .au Domain Administration (auDA)

Website: https://www.auda.org.au/

Public WHOIS server: ausregistry.com.au/whois

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