.asia domain name registration

 What is .asia?
.Asia is a new TLD that signals a presence in the Asia/Pacific region rather than a specific country. DotAsia Organization, Ltd. provides the registry services for this TLD.

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 Why .Asia?
A .asia domain name offers companies a way to tap into the fast-growing Asian economy and signal their commitment to the entire area, not just one country. This TLD is great for global companies expanding into the region and domestic companies that want to grow within the region.

With more than 60% of the world's population and hundreds of millions of Internet users in Asia, the Asia/Pacific region holds enormous potential for business growth. Plus, the new TLD offers an abundance of desirable domain names that have not yet been registered.

Also, .asia may contribute to better search engine rankings because it is a natural word, making it easy for your site to be indexed and searched.

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Why should I register with DomainPeople?
While other registrars have come and gone, DomainPeople has established itself as a major player in the domain name registration arena with almost 10 years of experience. When you register with us, you get:

• Experience —DomainPeople's history of successful domain name registrations and new TLD launches (eg. .EU and .MOBI) assures you that your registration will be handled by seasoned professionals.
• Credibility - DomainPeople is an accredited registrar with DotAsia Organization Ltd, the ICANN-appointed registry, adding to its long list of well-established relationships with other registries. The company is not a reseller, and therefore provides you with the lowest prices.
• No risk — We only charge you when your registration is successfully completed. You risk nothing by preregistering. You risk nothing by applying. Other companies may charge an up-front registration fee or only return only a portion of your money for unsuccessful registrations.
• Helps Meet Requirements — You’re required to have a contact that is a legal entity in Asia to qualify for a .asia domain name. DomainPeople can lend you a "local presence"; thereby satisfying .asia’s Charter Eligibility Requirement for you.

 

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Where can I register?
You can register for the domain of your choice by clicking here.

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What is the .asia Charter Eligibility Requirement?
The Charter Eligibility Requirement makes a legal entity in one of the eligible ICANN-designated Asia/Pacific countries a prerequisite for .asia registration. This legal entity is called the Charter Eligibility Declaration contact, or CED contact. The CED contact may be a natural person or a juristic entity (such as a corporation). A natural person can be a person with an Asian passport or citizenship ID but does not necessarily have to be living in Asia. A juristic entity can consist of a corporation, companies, cooperatives, partnerships, collectives, government bodies, states, sovereigns, municipalities, political parties, trade unions, trusts, estates, associations, societies or institutions. For a list of ICANN-designated Asia/Pacific countries, please click here.

DomainPeople can help you fulfill this requirement. To find out more, please click here

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If I do not have a contact located in Asia to fulfill the charter eligibility requirement, what should I do? What is DomainPeople’s local presence service?

DomainPeople understands that not everyone who wants to enter the Asian market has a representative or juristic entity located in Asia. DomainPeople can assist you in satisfying the Charter Eligibility Requirement by lending you a “local presence”— saving you the trouble and expense.

You simply assign DomainPeople to act as your CED contact during the sign up process, and you are immediately eligible to apply for a .asia domain. This mandatory requirement can be easily fulfilled for only 699 INR/yr per domain name — another easy-to-use solution offered to you by DomainPeople.

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What are the ICANN designated Asia-Pacific countries?
All of the following countries are designated by ICANN as Asia-Pacific countries. For more information about the charter eligibility requirement, please click here.

• United Arab Emirates
• Afghanistan
• Armenia
• Antarctica
• Australia
• Azerbaijan
• Bangladesh
• Bahrain
• Brunei Darussalam
• Bhutan
• Cocos (Keeling) Islands
• Cook Islands
• China
• Christmas Island
• Cyprus
• Fiji
• Federated States of Micronesia
• Georgia
• Hong Kong
• Heard Island and McDonald Islands
• Indonesia
• Israel
• India
• Iraq
• Iran, Islamic Republic of
• Jordan
• Japan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Cambodia
• Kiribati
• Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
• Korea, Republic of
• Kuwait
• Kazakhstan
• Lao People's Democratic Republic
• Lebanon
• Sri Lanka
• Marshall Islands
• Myanmar
• Mongolia
• Macao
• Maldives
• Malaysia
• Norfolk Island
• Nepal
• Nauru
• Niue
• New Zealand
• Oman
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Pakistan
• Palestinian Territories
• Palau
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Solomon Islands
• Singapore
• Syrian Arab Republic
• Thailand
• Tajikistan
• Tokelau
• Timor-Leste
• Turkmenistan
• Tonga
• Turkey
• Tuvalu
• Taiwan
• Uzbekistan
• Vietnam
• Vanuatu
• Samoa
• Yemen

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What is the minimum registration period?
The registry requires all domain name registrations to have a minimum 1 year registration period. You may register your .asia domain for 1, 2, 3, 5, or up to 10 years.

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How long can my .asia domain name be?
The registry requires a minimum of 3 characters. The maximum permitted is 63 characters.

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How much does it cost?
The fees are as follows:

Domain Name Registration Fee:

699 INR/yr per domain