.biz Domain Registration

The .biz gTLD is perfect for those with e-commerce websites and other commercial websites. The .biz domain, introduced in the year 2001, is a flexible and secure domain dedicated to the business and commercial community.

What Are the .biz Domain Extension Rules & Regulations?

When it comes to choosing domain name under .biz, certain rules and policies will apply. Even if no specific legal requirements or geographic qualifications are needed to apply for .biz domain names, there are restrictions such that this code is only permitted for a registered business or commercial entity and are not permitted for personal and non-commercial use.  Registering a .biz domain name solely with the intention of selling, leasing or trading the domains for compensation is not permitted.

Likewise, intending to use the domain code in a non commercial manner is also not allowed.  For .biz registration, English-language letters A through Z, and the numerals 0 through 9, and hyphens are accepted. Yet it is not recommended to use the hyphen symbol at the beginning and at the end of the domain name. The maximum length allowed is 63 characters, excluding the .biz portion.

What Internationalized Domain Name Scripts Does .biz Support?

Now, .biz supports Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) scripts including Icelandic Norwegian, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, and German.  .biz is much popular in Turkey, because ‘biz’ in Turkey is ‘we’.

How Can I Register a .biz Domain?

You can register your .biz domain through any of the ICANN accredited .biz registrars. A catalog of accredited registrars is available in the website of the registry, or you can search the BuyDomains catalog of available domain names here.