.bj is the country extension for Benin, a country in West Africa. It serves as the official online identifier for companies, institutions and non-governmental organisations operating in the country.

It is worth choosing this option if you operate in Benin or the surrounding French-speaking West African markets. The local extension signals proximity and commitment to local customers and partners.

.bj domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.bj	€17.30	Free	€17.30

Prices are quoted for one year and do not include VAT. The free transfer does not include a renewal; the fee for the paid transfer usually includes a one-year renewal.

How long will it take to be ready?

New domain registration

The registration of .bj domains is an automated process, so registration is virtually instantaneous; you can start using your new domain name within a few minutes of placing your order.

Domain transfer

To transfer your existing .bj domain name to us, you will need to disable transfer protection with your current registrar and obtain the authorisation (Auth) code for the domain. The transfer process usually takes a few days.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name extension in .bj must be at least 3 and no more than 63 characters long.

Special characters

With the .bj domain extension, special (accented) characters cannot be used in the domain name.

Restrictions

.bj domain names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; however, proof of identity is required for registration: for private individuals, a form of identification (identity card, passport or driving licence); for companies, a copy of the certificate of incorporation. Geographical names (cities, countries) cannot be registered. The registry assesses each application on a case-by-case basis and may request further documentation.

Whois privacy

The WHOIS privacy service is not available for this extension. The registry’s rules determine which of the owner’s details are displayed in the public WHOIS database.