Complete .COM.XX Domain Registration Requirements by Country

A country-specific commercial domain such as .com.au, .com.br, or .com.hk may look similar to a standard .com domain, but the registration rules can be very different. Some extensions are open worldwide, while others require a local company, trademark, resident contact, identity verification, trustee service, or registry approval.
This guide brings together the current registration position for 139 .com.xx country-code commercial namespaces. Use it to check eligibility, local-presence rules, documents, technical restrictions, and current availability before placing an order.
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Can Anyone Register a .COM.XX Domain?
No. The answer depends on the country or territory:

· 62 extensions are generally open to individuals and organizations.

· 14 extensions require identity verification or supporting documents.

· 15 extensions normally require a local presence, local contact, or trustee.

· 29 extensions are mainly limited to businesses, organizations, or trademark holders.

· 3 extensions are mainly reserved for residents or local users.

· 16 extensions are paused, unsupported through the reviewed channel, compliance-restricted, or must be confirmed before ordering.

An "open" status does not guarantee that a particular name is available or accepted. Premium pricing, reserved names, registry review, sanctions screening, and accurate registrant data may still apply.

How to Use This Guide

1. Find the extension in the table below. Use your browser's page search function if needed.

2. Check the registration status and the main eligibility requirement.

3. For an open extension, use the NiceNIC domain search, add the available name to your cart, and complete payment.

4. For a restricted or document-based extension, first register a NiceNIC account and confirm the required documents before payment.

5. Upload requested files through the process explained in How to Submit Domain Registration Documents.

Important: Registry policies can change without notice. For local-presence, sanctions-sensitive, paused, or "confirm before ordering" extensions, ask NiceNIC to verify the current upstream channel before paying.

Registration Status Guide

· Open: No general local-presence or standard document requirement was identified.

· Verification or documents required: Individuals or organizations may apply, but identity, company, authorization, or eligibility evidence is required.

· Local presence or contact required: A local registrant, administrative contact, representative, or approved trustee is normally necessary.

· Business or trademark eligibility: The namespace is mainly for companies, organizations, commercial activity, or trademark holders.

· Residents / local users only: The extension is not intended for general international registration.

· Paused, unsupported, compliance-restricted, or confirm first: Do not assume the extension can be ordered immediately.

For an explanation of local-presence solutions, read what domain trustee services are and how they work.

Complete .COM.XX Registration Requirements Table

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How to Register a .COM.XX Domain with NiceNIC
For Open Extensions

1. Create your NiceNIC account or sign in.

2. Enter the complete domain in the domain availability search.

3. Review the live registration price, minimum term, and any premium-name notice.

4. Add the domain to the cart and enter accurate registrant contact information.

5. Choose an available payment method and complete payment.

6. Complete any registry email or identity verification promptly.

For Restricted, Local-Presence, or Document-Based Extensions

1. Create an account and search the full domain name first.

2. Do not use false local contact details or an unapproved proxy.

3. Submit a ticket with the domain, applicant type, country, and intended use.

4. Provide the requested company, identity, trademark, authorization, tax, or local-contact documents.

5. Wait for NiceNIC to confirm eligibility, trustee availability, price, and processing time.

6. Place and pay for the order after the route has been confirmed.

See the full domain registration tutorial for the standard account and checkout process.

Documents Commonly Requested for Country-Code Commercial Domains
The exact documents depend on the registry, but common requests include:

· Passport, national identity card, or other government-issued identification;

· Certificate of incorporation, business registration, tax number, ABN, ACN, UEN, CNPJ, or similar local identifier;

· Trademark registration or application evidence;

· Signed authorization letter or power of attorney;

· Proof of local address, local telephone number, or local administrative contact;

· Explanation of the applicant's business connection to the country;

· Configured name servers, local hosting, or local IP information where required;

· Notarized, legalized, apostilled, or consular-authenticated documents for certain jurisdictions.

Documents should be valid, readable, and consistent with the registrant data entered in the order. Differences in names, registration numbers, addresses, or applicant type can delay or prevent registry approval.

Before You Pay: Five Checks That Prevent Failed Orders

1. Check eligibility: Confirm whether the applicant must be an individual, company, organization, trademark holder, or local resident.

2. Check the registrant name: The legal name in the account and order should match the supporting document.

3. Check local-presence rules: Use trustee service only when the registry allows it.

4. Check the registration term: Some namespaces require two or three years at registration.

5. Check live pricing and support: Registry availability, premium prices, and upstream channels may change.

Use NiceNIC's registration and renewal price table to review current rates. Customers checking many names can use the bulk domain search tool.

Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does .COM.XX mean?
It refers to a country-specific commercial namespace under a country-code top-level domain. Examples include .com.au for Australia, .com.br for Brazil, and .com.hk for Hong Kong.
2. Are all .COM.XX domains open worldwide?
No. Some are open, but many require a business registration, trademark, local contact, resident status, identity verification, or supporting documents.
3. Can NiceNIC provide a local trustee or local contact?
Trustee availability depends on the registry and the upstream registration channel. It cannot be used where registry rules require the registrant's own genuine local eligibility or prohibit proxy registration.
4. Should I pay before submitting documents?
For open extensions, customers can normally search, order, and pay directly. For restricted, compliance-sensitive, or manually confirmed extensions, eligibility and the registration route should be confirmed before payment.
5. How long does a document-based registration take?
Processing time varies by registry. Automated registrations may complete quickly, while manual review, trustee setup, notarization, or registry approval can take longer.
6. Can registry requirements change?
Yes. Country-code domain policies, required documents, sanctions restrictions, provider support, prices, and available trustee routes can change. The live registry decision always takes precedence over this guide.
7. Where can I pay for the domain?
After signing in, use the checkout or account payment page. Review the currently supported options in NiceNIC's accepted payment methods guide.

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