Requires a company from Bulgaria or the European Union"Protected domains": require a trademark registered in BulgariaNon-EU/Switzerland: notarized Power of Attorney to a trustee

.bg Domain

.bg is the ccTLD of Bulgaria, registered with IANA on January 3, 1995, and managed by Register.BG from Varna. The holder must be a company from Bulgaria or the European Union, or hold a trademark registered in Bulgaria for so-called "protected domains."

1995 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .BG domain

What is the .BG domain?

.bg is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Bulgaria, registered with IANA on January 3, 1995, and managed by Register.BG, based in Varna. It is one of the more unusually classified European extensions: it distinguishes between "protected domains," which require the applicant to hold a trademark registered in Bulgaria, and "unprotected domains," for which a company registered in any EU country suffices.

Registration also requires selecting an administrative contact resident in Bulgaria; those without one can use a local presence or proxy service offered by some registrars. Applicants resident in the EU or Switzerland must submit an application form and company certificate by post to the registry; applicants from outside the EU need a notarized and legalized Power of Attorney in favor of a trustee acting on their behalf. Domain names can be registered in both Latin and Cyrillic alphabets.
Registration restrictions

The holder must be a company from Bulgaria or the European Union. "Protected domains" require a trademark registered in Bulgaria; "unprotected domains" only require a company registered in the EU. Applicants from outside the EU or Switzerland must provide a notarized, legalized Power of Attorney in favor of a local trustee. Check with our team to confirm availability and exact requirements.

Extension .BG
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1995
Registry Register.BG, based in Varna, Bulgaria
Country / territory Bulgaria
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .BG

Who is the .BG domain for?

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

Bulgarian and European Union companies

The most direct use: businesses with an entity registered in Bulgaria or any EU country.

Trademarks registered in Bulgaria

Companies with a Bulgarian trademark accessing the "protected domain" category.

International companies via a trustee

Companies from outside the EU registering .bg through a Power of Attorney to a local trustee.

Cyrillic-alphabet projects

Support for Cyrillic characters allows domains faithful to Bulgarian spelling.

E-commerce in the Bulgarian market

Online stores seeking local brand recognition in Bulgaria.

.BG vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.bg This page EU companies or those with a trademark registered in Bulgaria EU/Bulgarian company or trustee (non-EU) Check price
.com Any project with no European company requirement None $14.99/year

Registration process

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

Frequently asked questions about the .BG domain

What is the difference between a "protected" and "unprotected" .bg domain?

"Protected" domains require a trademark registered in Bulgaria; "unprotected" domains only require a company registered in any EU country.

Can a non-EU company register a .bg domain?

Yes, by providing a notarized and legalized Power of Attorney in favor of a local trustee acting on its behalf.

Do I need a contact resident in Bulgaria?

Yes. If you do not have one, you can use a local presence or proxy service offered by some registrars.

Who manages the .bg domain?

Register.BG, based in Varna. It was registered with IANA on January 3, 1995.

Can I register a .bg domain with Cyrillic characters?

Yes, domain names can be registered in both Latin and Cyrillic alphabets.

Can I register my .bg domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability, requirements, and the current price for this extension.

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The .bg domain is the ccTLD of Bulgaria, registered with IANA on January 3, 1995, and managed by Register.BG from Varna. It requires a company from Bulgaria or the European Union, or a Bulgarian registered trademark for "protected domains"; applicants from outside the EU need a local trustee. Check with our team for the exact requirements and the current price, and pair it with our professional hosting.