.be
The official country extension for Belgium. Show your presence in the Belgian market.
Enter a name — the extension .be is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For incl. VAT.
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
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.
Belgium as an economic center in the heart of the Benelux region.
Benelux and European extensions.
- Belgian focus
- Local trust
- National identity
- Strong regional presence
- 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.
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.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .be registration
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A .be domain costs €13.82 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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Anyone can register a .be domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence, nationality, or business location.
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.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.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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A .be domain signals presence in Belgium and builds trust with Belgian customers. It can also improve local search engine rankings.
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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 €13.82.
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