Domain .mo - national domain: Macao

.mo domain information

The .mo domain is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Macau, introduced on September 17, 1992, and managed by the Macao Network Information Centre (MONIC) under the Macao government. Registration is reserved for legal entities or self-employed individuals registered in Macau, and the domain name must reflect the company name or a valid trademark.

.mo domain–technical information

Registrations are handled on request and typically take up to two weeks to process. Domain names must be between 3 and 63 characters and comply with strict naming regulations. The minimum registration and renewal period is 1 year. Moving your domain to Let's Domains automatically extends your registration validity by 1 year.

Local presence required

Registration is restricted to legally registered entities in Macao, local government bodies, or foreign companies holding an official trademark registered in Macao.

Manual registry processing

Setup takes up to 1 working day as the registry verifies official business registration documents or local trademark certificates.

Free ownership changes

Updating registrant details or transferring domain ownership (Trade) is free of charge.

Why register a .mo domain name?

Building a recognized brand in Macao requires a strong, compliant local web address:

• Maximum local trust: communicates authentic local presence and regulatory compliance to consumers, financial institutions, and partners in Macao.

• Targeted asian SEO: search engines prioritize .mo domain names for localized search queries originating within Macao, Hong Kong, and the Greater Bay Area.