Open to any person or company in the worldNo local company or mandatory contact in TaiwanIDN support for Traditional Chinese characters

.tw Domain

.tw is the ccTLD of Taiwan, registered with IANA on July 31, 1989, and managed by TWNIC. Registration is open to anyone in the world, with no need for a local company or contact in the territory.

1989 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

Domain registration with professional infrastructure

CPGuard, CloudLinux, MySQL, DirectAdmin, PHP, SSL

About the .TW domain

What is the .TW domain?

The .tw is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Taiwan, registered in the IANA database on July 31, 1989, and managed by Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC).

Registration imposes no additional requirements: there is no need to incorporate a local company in Taiwan or designate a contact in the territory, and individuals and companies from any country in the world can register a .tw domain with no business registration or VAT number required. The system supports internationalized domain names (IDN) in Traditional Chinese, in addition to third-level subdomains such as .com.tw and .org.tw for specific uses. Names must be between 3 and 63 characters, and the minimum registration term is one year.
Extension .TW
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1989
Registry Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC)
Country / territory Taiwan
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .TW

Who is the .TW domain for?

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

Businesses and projects targeting the Taiwanese market

The most direct use: businesses looking to reach the Taiwanese market.

International brands with no local presence

With no local company or contact requirement, any company can register its .tw.

Tech and semiconductor sector

Taiwan is a world reference in semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing.

Projects in Traditional Chinese (via IDN)

Specific support for domain names with Traditional Chinese characters.

.TW vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.tw This page Any project with no presence restrictions None Inquire
.com Any project with no geographic connotation None $14.99/yr

Registration process

How to register your .TW 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 .TW domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .TW domain

Do I need a company in Taiwan to register a .tw?

No. Registration is open to anyone in the world, with no local company required.

Does .tw support Traditional Chinese names?

Yes, the system supports internationalized domain names (IDN) in Traditional Chinese.

Who manages the .tw domain?

Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC). It was registered with IANA on July 31, 1989.

What subdomains exist besides .tw?

.com.tw and .org.tw, among others, for specific uses.

How much does a .tw domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .tw domain with miHosting?

Yes, with no local presence restrictions. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.

Register your .TW today

Your .TW domain.
Your online identity.

Real technicians behind your domain. No complications, no surprises. Full management from your control panel.

✓ DNS management included ✓ Email @yourdomain ✓ Free SSL ✓ Real technical support
The .tw domain is the ccTLD of Taiwan, registered with IANA on July 31, 1989, and managed by TWNIC. It is open to anyone in the world, with no local company required. Contact our team for current pricing, and pair it with our professional hosting.