Taiwan Domain Name Registration

How does Tawain domain name registration work?

Taiwan domain name registration is carried out by the Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC). The .tw is the country code top level domain extension of Taiwan. Normally the registration of a Taiwan domain name is done through commercial registrars. Entities can register top level, second level and third level Taiwan domain names. A Taiwan domain name registration earns the registrar a privileged position and a unique identity on the Internet.

In order to avoid the re-examination of documents in hard copies, the application for .tw domain name registration can be made online. one can choose any desired domain name for registration. It is important to ensure whether the domain name wanted is available or not. Select a registrar authorized by TWNIC to register the domain name, if this domain name is available. Relevant documents should be attached by the applicant for screening. For applicants outside Taiwan, TWNIC has authorized NeuLevel Inc. to process the registration.

The .tw domain name should consist of alphabets from a-z, either upper case or lower case, numbers from 0-9 and hyphens. There should be at least 2 characters but not more than 63. Only small letters will be accepted for domain names in English.

If the applicant fails to pay the annual fee before expiration period, the registration agencies service will get suspended within 30 days. If he or she fails to pay after 30 days, the domain name registration gets cancelled.

Applicants can transfer the ownership of the domain name to any other entity, in which case the parties have to submit the documents used for original registration.

A Taiwan domain name registration is the most efficient and cost effective way for business entities to market products and services in Taiwan. Further information about the Taiwan domain name registration is available at their official website www.twnic.net.tw.