.bn Domain
.bn is the ccTLD of Brunei, registered with IANA on June 3, 1994, and managed by AITI, with operations delegated to BNNIC since 2015. It requires Bruneian citizenship or a company incorporated in the country, and expressly prohibits names referencing the sultanate or the royal family.
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About the .BN domain
What is the .BN domain?
Registration requires the applicant to be a Bruneian citizen or a company incorporated in the country, demonstrating a genuine nexus of activity. The naming rules are particularly strict and unusual among ccTLDs: they prohibit expressions referencing "Brunei," "Brunei Government," "Sultan," or any official or royal name, expressions referencing the name of any sovereign country or territory, technical terms such as "bnnic," "nic," "www," or generic extension suffixes like ".com," and any obscene, scandalous, or religiously sensitive content that could affect national harmony or public order.
The applicant must be a Bruneian citizen or a company incorporated in the country. Expressions referencing "Brunei," "Sultan," or royal/official names are prohibited, as are names of sovereign countries, technical terms like "nic" or "www," and religiously sensitive or obscene content. Check with our team to confirm availability and exact requirements.
Uses of .BN
Who is the .BN domain for?
These are the most common situations where .BN is the ideal extension.
Bruneian citizens and companies
The most direct use: businesses and personal projects of those with a genuine connection to the country.
Energy and oil sector
Brunei has an economy strongly tied to hydrocarbons in Southeast Asia.
Official Bruneian bodies
Government institutions with administrative activity in the country (subject to specific naming restrictions).
Local commerce in Brunei
Retail businesses with genuine presence in the sultanate.
.BN vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .bn This page | Citizens or companies incorporated in Brunei | Citizenship or local company; very restricted naming | Check price |
| .com | Any project with no citizenship requirement | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .BN domain at miHosting
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.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .BN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .BN domain
Can I register a .bn domain without being a Bruneian citizen?
Only by incorporating a company in the country. Registration requires Bruneian citizenship or a locally incorporated company.
Why are there so many naming restrictions on .bn?
AITI's rules protect official, royal, and religiously sensitive names, prohibiting expressions referencing the Sultan, the government, or national harmony.
Who manages the .bn domain?
AITI, with operations delegated to BNNIC since 2015. It was registered with IANA on June 3, 1994.
Can I use "nic" or "www" in my .bn domain?
No. These technical terms are expressly prohibited by the naming rules.
How much does a .bn domain cost?
The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .bn domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability, requirements, and the current price for this extension.
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