Domain .com.qa - national domain: Qatar

Registration time: Up to 14 working days

How to register a .com.qa internet domain?

  • Registration fee
    $59,49 / year
    .com.qa domain registration is possible only for entities physically located in the territory of Qatar or owning a trademark, matched with the registered domain name.
  • Renewal fee
    $59,49 / year
  • Trade fee
    $59,49
    The domain owner change is payable, it does not change the domain validity period. The domain owner change does not extend its validity.
  • Transfer fee
    $29,49
    renewal not included
    Domain transfer requires authorization in the Qatari registry and signing the transfer form. We provide detailed information after initiating the transfer. Domain transfer does not extend its validity.
  • Reactivation fee
    $177,99
    Additional restore fee is due on the domain renewal date (90 days before expiration date). Restore is possible only within 104 days thereafter.
  • Minimum registration and renewal period
    1 year
  • Registration time
    Up to 14 working days
  • Restrictions
    Yes
VAT may apply for EU individual customers

.com.qa domain information

.com.qa domain registration is possible only for entities physically located in the territory of Qatar or owning a trademark, matched with the registered domain name.

We also recommend registering a name chosen directly in the .qa domain - without restrictions, for entities from any country.

Why should I buy a .com.qa domain?

Establishing a commercial presence in Qatar through a .com.qa domain offers distinct corporate advantages:

  • Local trust: Signals official compliance and dedicated local presence to Qatari consumers, government institutions, and commercial partners.

  • Targeted regional SEO: Search engines prioritize .com.qa web addresses for localized search queries originating within Qatar and the broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

  • Brand protection: Securing your company name under .com.qa protects your intellectual property from local cybersquatting.

  • Note on unrestricted alternatives: If you do not meet the local presence or trademark criteria, direct registration under the .qa extension is also available without local restrictions.

Registration rules, restrictions, and lifecycle

The registry enforces local eligibility verification and specific administrative policies for .com.qa domains:

Eligibility criteria:

Registration is restricted exclusively to entities physically located within the territory of Qatar (holding a valid commercial license) OR foreign entities owning a registered trademark matching the requested domain name.

Manual verification

Registrations undergo official administrative review, with setup taking up to 14 working days.

Owner change

Changing domain ownership is a paid operation ($59.49) and does not alter or extend the domain's expiration date.

Transfer policy

Domain transfers requires a registry authorization and signed transfer documentation, and do not include an automatic 1-year renewal.

Lifecycle terms

The minimum registration and renewal period is 1 year.

Information about the .com.qa domain registry

.com.qa - country code top-level domain name (ccTLD): Qatar

The available domain TLDs: .com.qa

Registry: Telecom (Q-Tel) Q.S.C.

Website: https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/Services/Domains

Public WHOIS server: none

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