NiceNIC Is Now a Direct .TW Registrar | Register .TW & .COM.TW

NiceNIC, an ICANN-accredited registrar since 2006, is now qualified to provide direct registrar service for .TW and .COM.TW domain names.

This expands NiceNIC’s ccTLD portfolio and gives businesses, individuals, agencies, hosting providers and domain resellers another way to register and manage Taiwan-related domains through a NiceNIC account.

Current NiceNIC pricing is:

• .TW / .COM.TW Market price: $35.99
• .TW / .COM.TW Core Reseller price: $31.99
• Registration and renewal currently use the same price
• No separate redemption fee under the current NiceNIC pricing

Unlike .CN, the current NiceNIC .TW registration workflow does not require an additional document upload.

Customers can search for an available .TW or .COM.TW domain at NiceNIC and proceed directly through the standard registration and payment process.

TWNIC, the Taiwan Network Information Center, manages the .TW registry framework. Customers can also review the official TWNIC domain registration information.

.TW Registration at NiceNIC: Quick Facts

What Has Changed for .TW at NiceNIC?

NiceNIC can now provide .TW and .COM.TW registration through its direct registrar channel.

For customers, the practical path is:

Search → Register → Manage → Renew

through NiceNIC.

This is particularly relevant for:

• companies serving customers in Taiwan;
• international businesses;
• ecommerce brands;
• technology companies;
• Taiwan-focused websites;
• agencies;
• hosting providers;
• domain resellers;
• portfolio owners;
• companies protecting their regional brand.

If your main domain is:

yourbrand.com

it may be worth checking whether:

yourbrand.tw

and:

yourbrand.com.tw

are still available.

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What Does "Direct .TW Registrar" Mean?

TWNIC operates the .TW registry and maintains the registrar framework for .TW domain registration services.

NiceNIC has now obtained the required .TW registrar qualification.

For customers, this means supported .TW registrations can now be handled directly through NiceNIC for:

• registration;
• domain management;
• renewal;
• registrar-level support.

The .TW qualification is separate from NiceNIC’s ICANN accreditation.

NiceNIC is already an ICANN-accredited registrar, while the new .TW qualification relates specifically to the .TW registry framework.

You can review TWNIC's official registrar information through TWNIC's Registrar section.

How Much Does a .TW Domain Cost at NiceNIC?

NiceNIC’s current pricing is:

Market Account

.TW registration: $35.99

.TW renewal: $35.99

.COM.TW registration: $35.99

.COM.TW renewal: $35.99

Core Reseller

.TW registration: $31.99

.TW renewal: $31.99

.COM.TW registration: $31.99

.COM.TW renewal: $31.99

The key point is:

Registration and renewal currently use the same price.

That makes recurring costs easier to understand before registration.

For future orders, customers should still confirm the live account price because registrar and registry pricing can change.

View Current NiceNIC Domain Prices

Is .TW Renewal More Expensive Than Registration?

No under NiceNIC’s current pricing.

For both:

.TW

and:

.COM.TW

registration and renewal currently use the same price.

For a Market Account:

$35.99 registration → $35.99 renewal

For a Core Reseller:

$31.99 registration → $31.99 renewal

This is useful for businesses calculating the long-term cost of a Taiwan-focused domain portfolio.

Does .TW Have a Redemption Fee?

Under NiceNIC’s current pricing, .TW and .COM.TW do not have a separate redemption fee.

This differs from .CN, where NiceNIC currently lists a separate redemption fee.

Even so, customers should still renew important .TW domains before expiration.

For business-critical names:

• monitor expiration dates;
• keep the account email current;
• maintain sufficient payment readiness;
• renew before the domain expires.

Do not rely on post-expiration recovery as part of a normal renewal strategy.

Does .TW Require Additional Registration Documents?

Under NiceNIC’s current registration workflow:

No additional document upload is required for .TW or .COM.TW during the standard checkout process.

This makes the NiceNIC .TW registration path simpler than the current .CN workflow.

The user can proceed from:

Search → Register → Confirm → Pay

without passing through the additional .CN passport or company-document screen.

However, this does not mean every .TW namespace has identical eligibility rules.

The exact extension still matters.

Who Can Register a .TW Domain?

Generic .TW is broadly available under TWNIC’s current registration framework.

Examples include:

brand.tw

store.tw

startup.tw

It can be relevant to:

• individuals;
• companies;
• international organizations;
• agencies;
• brands.

Always enter accurate registrant information even when no additional document upload is required during checkout.

Who Can Register .COM.TW?

.COM.TW is intended for commercial use and has its own eligibility framework under TWNIC.

It can be relevant to qualifying:

• companies;
• business organizations;
• commercial entities;
• foreign commercial organizations meeting the applicable requirements.

Customers interested in .COM.TW should review the current TWNIC registration requirements.

NiceNIC’s current checkout does not require an extra document-upload step, but the underlying registrant should still meet the applicable eligibility requirements.

.TW vs .COM.TW: Which Should You Register?

.TW

Example:

brand.tw

It is shorter and directly uses Taiwan’s country-code extension.

It can work well for:

• brands;
• local services;
• apps;
• ecommerce;
• technology companies;
• campaigns.

.COM.TW

Example:

brand.com.tw

It explicitly represents a commercial identity within the .TW namespace.

It can be suitable for:

• businesses;
• ecommerce companies;
• agencies;
• commercial services.

A company may register:

• .TW;
• .COM.TW;
• both.

Should You Register Both .TW and .COM.TW?

There is no requirement to register both.

But if your brand is strategically important and both names are available, securing both can help with:

• brand protection;
• customer convenience;
• future flexibility;
• preventing third-party registration of an important variation.

For example:

brand.tw

and:

brand.com.tw

can both be held under the same domain portfolio even if only one becomes the primary website.

Can a Foreign Company Register .TW?

Generic .TW has broad applicant availability under TWNIC’s current rules.

A foreign company can therefore consider .TW for:

• Taiwan market entry;
• regional branding;
• ecommerce;
• product launches;
• local customer communication.

For .COM.TW, the applicable commercial eligibility rules should be checked separately.

Can a Foreign Individual Register .TW?

Generic .TW can also be relevant for individual registrants.

Unlike NiceNIC’s current .CN workflow, no separate passport-upload step is required in the standard .TW checkout process.

The registrant should still provide accurate:

• name;
• address;
• email;
• telephone;
• other required contact information.

Who Should Consider a .TW Domain?

A .TW domain may be useful for:

• Taiwan-based businesses;
• international companies entering Taiwan;
• ecommerce;
• technology products;
• local-language websites;
• local campaigns;
• regional services;
• brand protection;
• agencies;
• hosting companies;
• domain resellers.

The strongest reason to register .TW is that it fits your intended:

• audience;
• region;
• brand;
• business strategy.

Does a .TW Domain Automatically Improve SEO?

No automatic ranking advantage should be promised.

A country-code domain can provide geographic context, but search performance also depends on:

• relevant content;
• language;
• technical SEO;
• backlinks;
• user experience;
• site quality;
• search intent.

Choose .TW because it fits the Taiwan market or your brand structure.

Do not choose it only because someone promises guaranteed rankings.

.TW for Agencies, Hosting Companies and Domain Resellers

NiceNIC’s new .TW registrar qualification also expands the options available to businesses managing customer domains.

Current Core Reseller pricing is:

$31.99 registration

and:

$31.99 renewal

for both .TW and .COM.TW.

Businesses with recurring domain volume can Explore the NiceNIC Reseller Program.

Businesses that want domain registration inside their own:

• website;
• client portal;
• hosting platform;
• SaaS service;
• internal system

can also Explore NiceNIC Domain API.

Because .TW does not require the additional .CN document step in NiceNIC’s current checkout, it can also be simpler to integrate into customer registration workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions About .TW Registration

Is NiceNIC now a direct .TW registrar?

Yes. NiceNIC has obtained the required .TW registrar qualification and can now provide supported .TW and .COM.TW registrations through its direct registrar service.

Is NiceNIC an ICANN-accredited registrar?

Yes. NiceNIC is an ICANN-accredited registrar since 2006. The .TW qualification is separate and relates specifically to the TWNIC registrar framework.

Who manages .TW?

The Taiwan Network Information Center, TWNIC.

Can I register .TW at NiceNIC now?

Yes.

Can I register .COM.TW?

Yes.

How much does .TW cost at NiceNIC?

Current Market registration and renewal pricing is $35.99.

How much does .COM.TW cost?

Current Market registration and renewal pricing is also $35.99.

What is the Core Reseller price?

Current Core Reseller registration and renewal pricing is $31.99.

Is renewal more expensive than registration?

No under current NiceNIC pricing. Registration and renewal currently use the same price.

Does .TW require additional documents?

No additional document upload is currently required in the standard NiceNIC .TW registration workflow.

Does .COM.TW require extra upload during checkout?

No additional document-upload step is currently shown in the standard NiceNIC registration workflow, although the registrant should still meet TWNIC’s applicable .COM.TW eligibility requirements.

Can a foreign company register .TW?

Generic .TW has broad applicant availability under current TWNIC rules.

Can a foreign individual register .TW?

Yes, subject to the applicable .TW registration rules and accurate registrant information.

Does .TW have a redemption fee?

NiceNIC currently does not charge a separate redemption fee for .TW or .COM.TW.

Can resellers register .TW?

Yes. NiceNIC supports .TW and .COM.TW through the applicable customer and reseller workflow.

How to Register a .TW or .COM.TW Domain at NiceNIC

The NiceNIC .TW registration process is simple because the current workflow does not require the additional verification-information page used for .CN.

The practical path is:

Search Domain → Check Availability → Click Register → Confirm Order → Pay → Registration Completed

Start from NiceNIC Domain Search.

Step 1: Search for Your .TW or .COM.TW Domain

Go to NiceNIC Domain Search.

Enter the domain name you want to register.

For example:

yourbrand.tw

or:

yourbrand.com.tw

Then click Search.

Before searching, check:

• exact spelling;
• intended extension;
• whether you want .TW or .COM.TW;
• whether the name fits your brand or project.

Screenshot caption: Enter the domain name you want and click Search to check .TW or .COM.TW availability.

Step 2: Check Availability, Review the Price and Click Register

The Search Result page displays the available domains together with information such as:

• domain name;
• availability status;
• first-year price;
• renewal price;
• registration action.

If the .TW or .COM.TW domain is available, review the price shown for your account.

Then click Register.

The important point is that the current .TW workflow does not take the customer into the additional .CN passport / company-document form.

Instead, .TW follows the standard registration path using the account’s domain-contact information.

Before clicking Register, verify:

Domain + Extension + Price + Renewal

Screenshot caption: Confirm availability and pricing for the domain, then click Register.

Step 3: Confirm the Order and Complete Payment

After proceeding with the registration, review the domain order and complete the checkout.

On the payment page, check:

• payment ID;
• current balance;
• domain-order amount;
• registration term;
• order details.

Choose one of the payment methods currently available for your account.

Depending on the checkout options shown, NiceNIC may provide:

Crypto or Stablecoin Payment

Available options may include supported currencies such as:

• BTC;
• USDT;
• USDC;
• ETH;
• LTC;
• other supported crypto or stablecoin methods.

Crypto Wallet Payment

Where applicable, customers can request a wallet address for supported cryptocurrencies.

PayPal or Card Through PayPal

Customers may also choose PayPal or an available card-payment path through PayPal.

Any applicable third-party service fee is displayed at checkout before the customer completes payment.

Always review:

Domain → Term → Price → Final Payment Total

before paying.

Screenshot caption: Review the .TW or .COM.TW order and choose an available payment method to complete registration.

What Happens After Payment?

Because the current NiceNIC .TW workflow does not require the additional .CN document-verification step, the path is more straightforward.

The practical workflow is:

Search → Register → Pay → Registration Processing → Registration Completed

After the registration completes, review:

• domain status;
• expiration date;
• registrant contact information;
• nameservers;
• renewal settings.

If further action is required for a particular .TW or .COM.TW registration, follow the instructions provided through the NiceNIC account or support channel.

For assistance, Submit a NiceNIC Support Ticket.

Why the .TW Registration Flow Is Simpler Than .CN

The major difference between the two new direct registrar services is the verification workflow.

.CN / .COM.CN

Current NiceNIC registration requires additional information.

For individuals:

Passport + Passport Number

For companies:

Business registration document + registration number

.TW / .COM.TW

Current NiceNIC standard checkout does not require that additional document-upload step.

The customer can move from:

Search → Register → Payment

more directly.

This difference should be useful for agencies and resellers deciding what information they need to collect from customers before placing regional domain orders.

Before You Register: Final .TW Checklist

.TW

• Domain spelling checked
• .TW extension confirmed
• Registrant information accurate
• Current registration price checked
• Renewal price checked
• No additional document upload currently required
• Current expiration/recovery rules understood
• Nameserver plan understood

.COM.TW

• Domain spelling checked
• .COM.TW extension confirmed
• Commercial eligibility reviewed
• Registrant information accurate
• Current registration price checked
• Renewal price checked
• No additional document upload currently required in standard checkout
• Nameserver plan understood

Register .TW Directly With NiceNIC

NiceNIC can now provide direct registrar service for:

• .TW
• .COM.TW

Current NiceNIC pricing:

Find your .TW domain

Search Available Domains at NiceNIC

Check current domain pricing

View NiceNIC Domain Prices

Managing domains for customers?

Explore the NiceNIC Reseller Program

Need automated registration?

Explore NiceNIC Domain API

Need help with .TW registration?

Submit a NiceNIC Support Ticket

Primary Sources and Further Reading

• TWNIC - .TW Domain Registration FAQ
• TWNIC - .TW Registrar Information
• TWNIC - .TW Registration Requirements
• NiceNIC - Domain Registration
• NiceNIC - Domain Prices
• NiceNIC - Reseller Program
• NiceNIC - Domain API

Last verified: September 4, 2026. Domain pricing, registry requirements and registration workflows can change. Always review the current NiceNIC checkout and applicable registry requirements before completing a future registration.