.TW is Taiwan’s country-code domain extension, managed by the Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC). Individuals and businesses outside Taiwan can register a standard .TW domain. NiceNIC is a direct .TW registrar and supports WHOIS Privacy for .TW registrations.
Start by checking your brand's .TW availability. Then choose how the domain will fit your website, customer communications and plans for Taiwan.
Give Taiwan Customers a Relevant Place to Land
A regional domain works best when the page behind it answers local customers’ questions.
For an online store, that could mean Traditional Chinese product descriptions, clear delivery coverage, local currency information and a returns policy customers can understand. For a software company, it might be a Taiwan-focused product page with local support hours. For an agency, it could be a dedicated website for a client’s Taiwan business.
Your .TW domain gives those pages a recognizable regional address. The content and service you provide make that address useful.
Keep the name close to your established brand. A short, consistent spelling is easier to use across packaging, social profiles, email and offline materials than a long string of location keywords.
Can You Register .TW Outside Taiwan?
Yes. TWNIC lists standard ASCII .TW domains among its generic domain categories, with no applicant qualification restrictions. You do not need to establish a Taiwanese company simply to register a standard .TW name.
You still need to supply accurate registration details and a working contact email. Name availability, reserved names and the applicable registration terms also matter.
NiceNIC’s current .TW ordering workflow does not require an additional document upload. This does not remove any applicable registry requirements or prevent a later verification request.
For the underlying rules, see TWNIC's official registration FAQ.
.TW or .COM.TW: Which Fits Your Brand?
.TW puts your chosen name directly before the extension. It is the shorter option and suits businesses, individual projects and regional brand websites.
.COM.TW uses the commercial category within the .TW namespace. TWNIC specifies commercial eligibility requirements, including eligible foreign organizations; it should not be treated as having the same unrestricted applicant eligibility as standard .TW.
Choose .TW if you want a concise regional address with broad applicant eligibility. Consider .COM.TW if your organization qualifies and prefers that commercial naming format.
An eligible business may choose to secure both versions of its brand, but it does not need to maintain two separate websites. Pick one main address and have your website provider configure the other to redirect appropriately.
The category requirements are available in TWNIC's domain information.
Already Have a .COM? Give .TW a Clear Job
You can keep your existing .COM and use .TW alongside it.
If Taiwan is becoming a substantial market, a dedicated .TW website can carry regional products, delivery information and customer support content. Plan who will maintain that site before launching it.
If you already have a useful Taiwan section on your main website, your website provider can configure the .TW address to redirect visitors there. A redirect needs web-server or supported platform configuration; changing DNS alone does not create a page redirect.
If your launch is still months away, you can register the name first and connect it when your content is ready. Keep renewal reminders active while the domain is unused.
Avoid publishing an unattended copy of your entire .COM site on .TW. Give customers a clear destination and your team a manageable publishing plan.
Does a .TW Domain Help With SEO in Taiwan?
A country-code domain can give search engines a clear geographic signal. Google describes country-specific domains as a way to target a particular market in its guidance on multilingual and multi-regional websites.
That signal does not guarantee higher rankings. Your site still needs useful content, accessible pages and a good experience for the audience it serves.
For a Taiwan-focused site, prioritize accurate Traditional Chinese copy where appropriate, clear product availability and delivery details, and consistent contact information. If you maintain equivalent pages for different markets or languages, ask your developer to implement the appropriate language and regional annotations.
An existing .COM website with a well-maintained Taiwan section can also serve this audience. Choose .TW because it supports your brand and regional website plan, rather than expecting the extension alone to generate traffic.
Protect Your Contact Information With WHOIS Privacy
NiceNIC supports WHOIS Privacy for .TW domains, helping reduce public exposure of eligible registration contact information.
Privacy protection concerns public registration records. You must still provide accurate details to your registrar, and the service does not promise anonymity or prevent disclosures required under applicable rules.
After registration, review the domain’s privacy setting in your NiceNIC account and check the public lookup result. Do not assume that every contact field is hidden simply because a domain has been registered.
See NiceNIC's WHOIS Privacy information for service details and management guidance.
What Does a .TW Domain Cost at NiceNIC?
As checked on October 26, 2026, NiceNIC’s public .TW product page lists the Market price at US$35.99 for the first year and US$35.99 for renewal.
At those unchanged rates, one registration year plus two annual renewals would total US$107.97 in domain fees. This is a budgeting example, not a promise that future renewal prices will remain unchanged.
Account-level pricing may differ. Review the current domain prices and the amount shown for your account before ordering. Budget separately for any website platform or email service you choose.
Register Your .TW Domain and Put It to Work
- Search your preferred name. Use the .TW domain search and check the exact spelling before purchase. Availability is not a trademark clearance.
- Review the order. Confirm the registration term, account price and registrant details, then complete payment.
- Confirm registration and privacy. Check that the domain appears in your account and review its privacy setting.
- Connect your services. Follow your website provider's instructions for nameservers or DNS records. For email, add the records supplied by your email provider.
- Test and plan renewal. Open the website over HTTPS, test any configured email service and set a renewal reminder.
For the ordering walkthrough, use NiceNIC's domain registration guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a .TW domain for an English-language website?
Yes. The extension does not require your website to be written in Chinese. Choose the language your customers need; a Taiwan-facing business may benefit from offering Traditional Chinese alongside English.
Do I need a finished website before registering .TW?
No. You can register an available name before your website is ready. Registration and renewal remain separate from building and publishing the website.
Does buying .TW include a website or an email inbox?
The domain is your address. A functioning website requires a website service, and an inbox requires an email service. Connect those services through the domain’s DNS settings.
Can I transfer an existing .TW domain to NiceNIC?
Eligible .TW domains can be transferred. Check the domain's status and the authorization requirements with your current registrar before starting. The NiceNIC .TW page includes a transfer option.
Can agencies and resellers manage .TW domains for clients?
NiceNIC provides bulk domain tools, a reseller program and Domain API documentation. Review supported operations and account pricing before building a client workflow.
Find Your Brand's Place in Taiwan
A useful regional website starts with a name customers can recognize and content that helps them act. Whether you are preparing a local launch, serving existing customers or securing your brand’s regional address, .TW gives you a clear connection to Taiwan.
Find an available .TW domain with NiceNIC and choose the name that fits your next step.
