.be Domain
.be is the ccTLD of Belgium, registered with IANA on August 5, 1988, and managed by DNS Belgium vzw/asbl from Leuven. It is a fully open extension, with no residency requirements, allocated on a strict first-come, first-served basis.
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About the .BE domain
What is the .BE domain?
Registration is fully open: you do not need to be a Belgian resident or have business activity in the country to register a .be domain, only a valid legal name and genuine contact details are required. Domains are allocated on a strict first-come, first-served basis. Since May 2022, DNS Belgium introduced an additional validation step: registration is only completed after the applicant confirms a verification email sent by the registry. The maximum registration term is one year, renewable indefinitely.
Uses of .BE
Who is the .BE domain for?
These are the most common situations where .BE is the ideal extension.
Business and projects in Belgium
The most direct, geographically coherent use: companies and services with genuine activity in the country.
Unrestricted international projects
Anyone or any company in the world can register .be with no residency or local business activity required.
European institutions and community projects
Brussels hosts the main institutions of the European Union, giving .be an added institutional connotation.
Food and beverage brands (chocolate, Belgian beer)
Belgium is world-renowned for its chocolate and beer traditions.
Businesses seeking a reputation for European stability
The association with Belgium conveys institutional reliability within the European Union.
E-commerce in the Belgian Francophone/Dutch-speaking market
Online stores seeking brand recognition in the country's two main linguistic markets.
.BE vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BE with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .be This page | Any project, with no restrictions | None | Check price |
| .brussels | Projects tied to Brussels | None | Check price |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .BE domain at miHosting
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.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .BE domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .BE domain
Do I need to be a resident of Belgium to register a .be domain?
No. Anyone or any company in the world can register it, with no residency or local business activity requirement.
What changed in .be registration since 2022?
DNS Belgium introduced an additional validation step: registration is only completed after confirming a verification email.
Who manages the .be domain?
DNS Belgium vzw/asbl, based in Leuven, which also manages the .brussels and .vlaanderen extensions. It was registered with IANA on August 5, 1988.
What is the maximum registration term for a .be domain?
One year, renewable indefinitely as long as the registration remains active.
How much does a .be domain cost?
The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .be domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price for this extension.
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