Domain Names Australia
Australian domain names have strict eligibility rules and unless you are a registered Australian business with an ABN, ACN or BN number, you cannot register a dot AU domain name. Do not use the online form to apply to register Australian domain names unless you meet the eligibility requirements as your domain name is not reserved until you can supply your ABN or ACN number or BN certificate. If your business is located outside of Australia and you are thinking of starting a new business in Australia, please read Requirements for Foreign Companies wanting to do business in Australia but do not try and register an Australian domain name, until you have met the requirements because we cannot hold your order in the system. For new Australian businesses, please read Starting a New Business in Australia
Don't have a credit card or want to register domain names without a credit card, please see Payment Options for more information.
Why register Australian domain names ?
If you want to market your business or organisation to Australians, then buying an Australian domain name, ideally a .com.au domain name is a the right choice. Many businesses use a .com.au because it is easier for people to remember. They also choose to register both a .com and .com.au , so that people who inadvertently forget to type the .au will be redirected automatically to the correct website. The other benefit of an Australian domain name is that your website will be included in the Australian search results for Google, Yahoo and MSN and other search engines.
Profit from buying au domain names. As of 1 June 2008, registrants will be able to buy and sell AU domains to eligible entities, Read more
Eligibility Criteria - Australian domain names
If you want to buy Australian domain names, there are strict eligibility requirements. The following Australian domain names are not open domains - you must meet the requirements in order to be able to register the domain. Basically, you need to be a company, business or organisation that operates a legitimate business in Australia, and hence have a ABN or ACN number, issued from the Australian Taxation Office or ASIC and you must either reside in Australia or have an company representative in Australia.
Australian domain name registration is one of the strictest in the world. See history of Australian domain registration for interesting background reading or read our FAQs on Australian domain name registration. . The latter page should answer most commonly asked questions.
Please note: You will need to supply your ABN or ACN details when registering an Australian domain name. We advise that you wait till you have an ABN, ACN or BN before applying for an Asutralian domain name. Australian domain names will only be registered to you after you have met the eligibility requirements.
If you do not have an ABN or ACN please read or if you are an Australian organisation that has not registered an ABN, please apply for a domain name and add 111111, in the ABN field. If you do not have an ABN, you will need to supply your business name certificate issued by your State Government Fair Trading Office.
Please note: Click on "shopping cart" if you need to see the list of domains you have in your order. This is particularly useful, if you happen to click the back key by accident.
Below are domain name prices for Australian domain names.
Prices are in Australian dollars.
| Domain Type | | Domain Extension | Price (2 years) |
Company domain names | For commercial entities, such as companies (with ACN as registered through ASIC), and businesses (registered with state governments). .com.au registration requirements | .com.au | AU $69 |
| Company domain name | For commercial entities, such as companies (with ACN as registered through ASIC), and businesses (registered with state governments). .net.au registration requirements | .net.au | AU $69 |
| Organisation domain name | For charities and non-profit organizations. .org.au registration requirements | .org.au | AU $24 |
| Association domain name | For incorporated associations, political parties, trade unions, sporting and special interest clubs. .asn.au registration requirements | .asn.au | AU $30 |
| Personal domain name | For individuals residing in Australia .id.au registration requirements | id.au | AU $39 |
Registering Multiple domains
If you are registering a Australian domain name, it is also a good idea to register the corresponding .com domain. If you don't register the corresponding .com domain name, someone else may and this may be one of your competitors, who can use the domain name to direct traffic to their website. Don't think that it won't happen to your business, many businesses have found that the .com version of their domain name has been bought by one of their competitors. Sure, you can take legal action but you may not win and hiring a lawyer is not cheap.
.com domains are bought on a first come basis, and it is much easier to protect your trademark and company name by buying the .com domain name than to buy it later from another party.
We make it easy for you to manage your own domain name.
All domain name registrations receive
- A top quality product and service. Our wholesale partner is an accredited domain name registrar, who is trusted by major Australian and international corporations and Passion Computing provide you with a generous discount on domain name registration. We also make the process easy to understand, that even the most novice users can manage their own domain names.
- FREE access to online management system that allows you to update your domain name records and keep track of all your domain name registrations. Login at any time and keep your details up to date
- FREE domain name forwarding or advanced DNS services. Domain name forwarding will allow you to redirect your domain name to a free webspace or register domains for your trademarks and products and redirect them to your website for FREE. Forget paying up to $99 for this service elsewhere.
- Buy from a full suite of domain names and international domain names at competitive prices, with no hidden extras. Our prices are about half the price of the major Australian domain name sellers, depending on the domain name registered..
- Freedom to buy a website hosting plan that suits you or use advanced DNS services to point your domain name to any server with a static ip.
- Free Australian domain name transfers and for all other domain names, you simply need to pay for another year of registration to transfer your domain name to us.
- Personal service - domain name registration systems are far from perfect and we are here to assist you. Read more.
- Need email associated with your domain name, see our email hosting plans
- Need a DIY website? Click here for more information about building your own website.
Why pay more when you can get a quality domain name service for less?
Remember, unlike some of the major Australian domain name sellers, our services are comprehensive without hidden extras or complicated plans. You are free to choose your own hosting company, use free webspace with your ISP, and we will even help you update your name server records if you get stuck. Need help? Contact sales@passioncomputing.com.au
Global domain name (.com/net/biz/org/mobi/info) pricing
Asian domain name pricing and other International domains
$70 for 2 year year dot .Asia domain name registration.
Dot Asia domains have only one requirement. In order to qualify for .asia domain name, your business, organisation or community group must be located in one of the Asia-Pacific countries. Australia is considered an Asia-Pacific country. Or you must have at least one local contact who resides in one of the Asia-Pacific countries. Buy .asia domains