Companies from any country: no local presence requiredIndividuals: must prove local presenceManaged by a university, not the government

.ba Domain

.ba is the ccTLD of Bosnia and Herzegovina, registered with IANA on August 14, 1996, and managed by the University Tele-Informatic Centre (UTIC) of the University of Sarajevo. Companies from any country can register it without local presence; individuals, however, must prove local presence in the country.

1996 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .BA domain

What is the .BA domain?

.ba is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Bosnia and Herzegovina, registered with IANA on August 14, 1996. It is an unusual case among ccTLDs: it is managed by the University Tele-Informatic Centre (UTIC), a technical center under the University of Sarajevo, rather than a government body or telecom company.

The registration policy clearly distinguishes between holder types: companies from any country in the world can register a .ba domain with no local presence required, as long as they provide a valid VAT number (if European) or a company registration number (if from outside the European Union). Individuals, however, must provide proof of local presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina to register the domain in their name. The regulations also expressly prohibit domain names expressing racial, religious, or national intolerance, hate speech, or that violate generally accepted standards of decency and morality.
Registration restrictions

Individuals must provide proof of local presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Companies from anywhere in the world can register a .ba domain without local presence, providing a valid VAT number (if European) or a company registration number (if from outside the EU). Check with our team to confirm availability and exact requirements.

Extension .BA
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1996
Registry University Tele-Informatic Centre (UTIC), University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Country / territory Bosnia and Herzegovina
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .BA

Who is the .BA domain for?

These are the most common situations where .BA is the ideal extension.

Business in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The most direct use: companies and services with genuine activity in the country.

International companies with no local presence

Companies from any country registering .ba by providing their VAT number or company registration number.

Projects tied to the University of Sarajevo

The very institution managing the registry, with a strong academic connection.

Bosnian organizations and institutions

Entities with official activity in the country.

E-commerce in the Balkan market

Online stores seeking brand recognition in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

.BA vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BA with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.ba This page International companies or individuals with local presence VAT/company registration (companies) or local presence (individuals) Check price
.com Any project with no ID requirement None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .BA domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

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Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .BA domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .BA domain

Can a foreign company register a .ba domain without an office in the country?

Yes, by providing a valid VAT number (European companies) or a company registration number (non-EU companies), with no local presence required.

Can a foreign individual register a .ba domain?

Only if they can prove local presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina; otherwise, the most viable option is registering through a company.

Who manages the .ba domain?

University Tele-Informatic Centre (UTIC), under the University of Sarajevo. It was registered with IANA on August 14, 1996.

Are there content restrictions for .ba domains?

Yes. Names expressing racial, religious, or national intolerance, hate speech, or that violate standards of decency and morality are prohibited.

How much does a .ba domain cost?

The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .ba domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability, requirements, and the current price for this extension.

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The .ba domain is the ccTLD of Bosnia and Herzegovina, registered with IANA on August 14, 1996, and managed by UTIC, under the University of Sarajevo. Companies from any country can register it without local presence by providing their VAT number or company registration number; individuals need to prove local presence. Check with our team for the exact requirements and the current price, and pair it with our professional hosting.