Belize and business projects ("biz")Fixed price $23.99/yearNo registration restrictions

.bz domain — the domain of Belize and business

.bz is Belize's country-code domain, also widely adopted as an informal abbreviation for 'business' with no registration restrictions.

From $23.99/year · Renewal $23.99/year · No hidden fees

2003 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
$23.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .BZ domain

What is the .BZ domain?

The .bz is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Belize, managed by the University of Belize. Unlike many ccTLDs, .bz does not require local presence or nationality to register — it is open globally. Its popularity grew notably because it reads the same as the informal English abbreviation for 'business', making it a short, memorable alternative to .com or .biz for business projects. No restrictions. Fixed price $23.99/year.
Extension .BZ
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 2003
Registry University of Belize
Restrictions None
Registration $23.99/year
Renewal $23.99/year

Uses of .BZ

Who is the .BZ domain for?

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

Business projects with short naming

Startups and companies seeking a short, memorable alternative to .com or .biz by playing on the '.bz' = 'business' reading.

Belize businesses and tourism projects

Travel agencies, hotels and businesses with real activity in Belize wanting to communicate their geographic origin.

Diving and reef tourism

Diving companies, tours to the Belize Barrier Reef and tour operators specialising in the region.

Startups with short, creative names

Startups seeking short domains for catchy, concise brand names.

Business media and blogs

Business content blogs and media outlets that play on the phonetic reading of '.bz' as 'business'.

Real estate and investment in Belize

Estate agencies and property investment platforms in Belizean territory.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .BZ domain

my.bzgo.bzbest.bzsmart.bztop.bznew.bzpro.bzget.bz

.BZ vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.bz This page Belize and business projects No restrictions $23.99/year
.biz Business in general None ~$15.99/year
.co Companies and startups None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .BZ 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.

02

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 .BZ domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .BZ domain

Does .bz have fixed registration and renewal pricing?

Yes. .bz maintains the same price of $23.99/year for both initial registration and renewals.

Do I need to live in Belize to register .bz?

No. Unlike many ccTLDs, .bz does not require local presence, nationality or specific Belizean documentation — anyone, anywhere in the world, can register it.

Why is .bz associated with 'business'?

Because phonetically '.bz' reads the same as the English abbreviation 'biz' for 'business' — a linguistic play that has popularised this ccTLD among startups and business projects looking for a short domain.

Is .bz a good alternative to .com if my name is taken?

Yes. If your ideal brand name on .com is taken, .bz is a short, memorable, restriction-free alternative that keeps a professional connotation thanks to its 'biz' reading.

Does .bz rank well in Google?

Google treats .bz like any open, globally-used ccTLD. Content, relevance and domain authority determine ranking, not the extension itself.

Can I transfer my .bz domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .bz domain is the country-code domain of Belize — managed by the University of Belize since 2003, with no local presence or nationality restrictions. Its popularity has grown thanks to its phonetic reading as 'business', making it a short, memorable alternative to .com or .biz. .bz is also the natural domain for tourism, diving and real estate businesses with real activity in Belize. Fixed price $23.99/year. No registration restrictions. Registering a .bz domain at miHosting costs $23.99/year with managed DNS and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting so your project has the infrastructure it needs.