The .hk domain extension is registered with the HKIRC in Hong Kong. The city, which operates as a Special Administrative Region of China, is one of Asia’s leading financial, commercial and logistics centres.

This extension is available to anyone. If you want to reach partners or customers in Hong Kong or southern China, a .hk extension demonstrates a local presence and inspires confidence.

.hk domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.hk	€25.00	Free	€29.00

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 .hk 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 .hk 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 .hk must be at least 2 and no more than 63 characters long.

Special characters

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

Restrictions

Anyone can register a .hk domain name, regardless of nationality or place of business; names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. However, certain documents must be submitted for registration: for private individuals, proof of identity (identity card, passport or driving licence); for Chinese or Hong Kong companies, a copy of the business licence; and for foreign companies, a copy of the certificate of incorporation.

Whois privacy

The Whois privacy service is available to both individuals and companies, and hides some of the owner’s details in the public Whois database.