.eu Domain — the official extension of the European Union
Signal your presence in the European market with the extension backed by EU institutions. Perfect for businesses, organisations and citizens operating in the single market of 450 million people.
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About the .EU domain
What is the .EU domain?
To register a .eu domain you must be an EU citizen, a resident in an EU Member State, or a company or organization with a registered office or branch in the EU. Spanish citizens and businesses registered in Spain qualify without any additional requirements.
Uses of .EU
Who is the .EU domain for?
These are the most common situations where .EU is the ideal extension.
EU institutions and bodies
The natural extension for European institutions. Parliament, Commission, ECB and hundreds of EU agencies use .eu as their primary or complementary domain.
European-facing businesses
If you export to France, Germany, Italy or any other Member State, a .eu reinforces your pan-European image without registering .fr, .de and .it separately.
E-commerce across multiple EU countries
An online store operating across the single market gains coherence with a .eu: one extension instead of multiple national domains, simplifying SEO and communications.
European projects and EU-funded programmes
Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, Interreg or any EU co-funded initiative that wants to immediately signal its European origin in the URL.
Law firms and consultancies serving the EU
Legal firms, tax advisors and European compliance consultancies that need to convey authority and familiarity with single-market regulation.
Universities and research centres
European academic institutions participating in pan-European research networks that want to highlight their continental dimension beyond the national one.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .EU domain
.EU vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .EU with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .eu This page | Pan-European presence | EU citizens/businesses | $8.99/year |
| .es | Spain only | Tied to Spain | $8.99/year |
| .de | Germany only | Tied to Germany | $8.99/year |
| .fr | France only | Tied to France | $8.99/year |
| .com | Global projects | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .EU 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 .EU domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .EU domain
Who can register a .eu domain?
Any citizen of the European Union, regardless of their country of residence, can register a .eu. Legal entities (companies, associations, foundations) with a registered office or branch in any of the 27 Member States can also do so. Citizens of non-EU countries who are habitually resident in the EU are also eligible.
Can a Spanish citizen register a .eu without restrictions?
Yes, without any issues. Spain is an EU Member State, so any Spanish citizen — whether living in Spain or another EU country — can register a .eu directly. The same applies to any company or self-employed person registered in Spain.
What happened to .eu domains after Brexit?
When the United Kingdom left the European Union in 2020, EURid suspended .eu domains registered by holders with an exclusively UK address. Holders with EU citizenship or residence were able to keep them. This precedent illustrates why .eu is only appropriate if you have a real and ongoing connection to the EU.
Is .eu or .es better for a Spanish business?
It depends on your target market. If your activity is primarily in Spain, .es is more powerful for local SEO and builds greater trust among Spanish customers. If you export to several European countries or want to position yourself as a continental brand, .eu complements or replaces .es for that audience. Many businesses register both and redirect one to the other.
Does .eu carry more authority with Google than other extensions?
Google treats .eu as a geotargetable ccTLD, meaning you can configure it in Google Search Console to target the European market. It has no more or less inherent authority than other extensions, but content relevant to European searches can rank well. Content quality and links remain the determining factors.
Can I transfer my .eu domain to miHosting?
Yes. Transferring a .eu to miHosting has no additional management cost. You need the authorization code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days. Once complete, the domain is under full management from your miHosting client panel.
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