.la Registration

The .la extension, the official country code top-level-domain (ccTLD) of Laos (Laos People's Democratic Republic), was launched in the year 1996. The domain is operated by the LA Names Corporation under the authority of LANIC (Laos National Internet Committee Science Technology and Environment Agency).

Though it was created for the use of entities in Laos, it is now open for public registration and functions just like the .com or any other generic domain extension. At present, .la is being used as the top-level-domain for the city of Los Angeles and as the state code of Louisiana in the United States. The .la domain extension also enables companies and organizations of Latin America to establish a geographic branding with a unique and memorable domain name. Los Angeles city, Louisiana, and Latin America are best known by the "LA" initials.

You can use the .la domain extension for business as well as personal use. In order to register a .la domain name, there are some rules and regulations set by the registry that registrants should observe. Companies that don't have local presence can also register a domain name with the .la extension. Additionally, any company or organization can register as many .la domain names as desired.

You can also take advantage of the provisions to modify, renew, and update/change the contacts for a .la domain name. If you wish to change or transfer your existing domain registrars, certain service providers do undertake the transfer process along with your .la registration.

Registrations for domain names with .la extension can be processed through any authorized .la registrar. The list of authorized registrars eligible for providing fast and easy .la registration services can be found in the website http://www.la — the official .la registry.