.be

Belgium

The official country extension for Belgium. Show your presence in the Belgian market.

€11.61 / year

The Country Extension for Belgium

.be is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Kingdom of Belgium, introduced in 1989. It is managed by DNS Belgium.

Registration is open worldwide. There are no restrictions regarding residence or business location, so anyone can register a .be domain.

A .be domain signals connection to Belgium and is ideal for businesses looking to reach the Belgian market.

At a Glance

Registry: DNS Belgium
Introduced: 1989
Registered domains: ~1.6 million
Minimum length: 2 characters
IDN (special chars): Yes
Restrictions: None

Who is .be for?

Belgian businesses, international companies with presence in Belgium, e-commerce providers for the Belgian market, and anyone looking to reach customers in Belgium.

BENELUX

Belgium as an economic center in the heart of the Benelux region.

.be Belgium

+ .nl Netherlands + .eu Europe

Benelux and European extensions.

.be

Belgian focus
Local trust
National identity
Strong regional presence

.eu

Pan-European
International orientation
EU identity
Broader audience

No restrictions

Anyone can register a .be domain, regardless of residence or nationality.

Typical Use Case

A German company expands to Belgium and wants to specifically reach local customers. Under companyname.be, it signals local presence and strengthens trust with Belgian customers.

Registry

DNS Belgium

Manages the .be extension since 1989 as a non-profit organization based in Leuven.

Multilingual Country

Belgium with three official languages: Dutch, French, and German.

€11.61

pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.

DNS management included
SSL certificate included
No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .be registration

How much does a .be domain cost?

A .be domain costs €11.61 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.

Who can register a .be domain?

Anyone can register a .be domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence, nationality, or business location.

Who is .be suitable for?

.be is suitable for Belgian businesses, international companies with ties to Belgium, e-commerce providers for the Belgian market, and anyone looking to reach Belgian customers.

How quickly is my domain active?

Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.

What is the advantage of a .be domain?

A .be domain signals presence in Belgium and builds trust with Belgian customers. It can also improve local search engine rankings.

How do I transfer an existing .be domain?

Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €11.61.

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