.com.au Domain Names

.com.au is Australia's commercial second-level domain, governed by auDA. Registration involves documents: the registry rules require a copy of a commercial license (companies) or an identity card (individuals), trademark documentation, and local Australian addresses for both the owner and the administrative contact. Terms run from 1 to 5 years.

.com.au price

First year: $19.44. Renewal: $22.44 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.

About .com.au

  • Registry: auDA
  • Country: Australia

Who can register .com.au

A copy of the commercial license (companies) or a copy of an Identity Card (individuals) is required. A copy of trademark documentation is required. Local address of the domain administrative contract is required. Local address of the domain owner is required.

Ideal for

  • Australian registered businesses
  • Sole traders operating in Australia
  • Australian online stores
  • Trademark holders with an Australian presence
  • Professional services firms in Australia
  • Local trades and service businesses

Did you know?

  • auDA (.au Domain Administration) is the policy authority and licensing body for the .au namespace, endorsed by the Australian Government.
  • Australia's .au country code was delegated in 1986.
  • Since 2022, Australians can also register names directly under .au (such as example.au) alongside .com.au.

Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .com.au domain?

The registry rules require a copy of the commercial license (for companies) or a copy of an identity card (for individuals), plus a copy of trademark documentation. A local address is required for both the domain owner and the administrative contact.

Do I need an Australian address?

Yes. The registry rules require a local address for the domain owner and for the administrative contact.

How long can I register a .com.au domain for?

.com.au domains can be registered for 1 to 5 years.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .com.au?

No. WHOIS privacy protection (WPP) is not available for .com.au domains.

What is the difference between .com.au and .au?

.com.au sits under Australia's commercial second level, while direct .au names leave out the 'com'. Some businesses register both to cover their name.

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