.bz is the country code extension for Belize in Central America, which can be freely registered by people from abroad.

When pronounced, ‘bz’ is reminiscent of the English word ‘biz’ (business), which is why businesses around the world use it as a short alternative to ‘.biz’ and ‘.com’. In Italy, it is also known as the abbreviation for the province of Bolzano (Bozen), making it popular amongst companies in South Tyrol as well.

.bz domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.bz	€21.60	€19.80	€21.60

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

Registering .bz 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 .bz domain name to us, you’ll 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 .bz must be at least 2 and no more than 63 characters long.

Special characters

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

Restrictions

Anyone can register a .bz domain name, regardless of nationality or place of business, with no particular restrictions. Domain names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Whois privacy

The Whois privacy service is available to both individuals and companies, ensuring that the owner’s personal details do not appear in the public Whois database.