Friday, October 11, 2013

101 Domains Domain Information Update ".hk" domains.

Asian domains: Hong Kong (.hk)

Important: When entering your search string don't write “www” or the Hong Kongese domain type, ie. “hk”. Therefore to search “www.101domains.hk” enter “101domains” and nothing else.

The only letters allowed within a domain name are: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. Spaces are NOT ALLOWED.

Once the domain is registered

All Hong Kongese domain names registered with us are stored on our international server. Domains registered with us are automatically provided with their own under-construction page - this notifies potential registrants that the name has been acquired and is now registered. The under-construction page is offered free of charge and may be used indefinitely.

It is possible for Web and/or Mail forwarding to be provided for Hong Kongese domains.

Domain transfer/release fees are charged are by a majority of registrars, but 101 Domains make no charge to transfer a domain to another Hong Kongese domain name registrar.

Background

Hong Kong had the domain extension ".hk", and registrations take place directly under .hk and also under sub-domains of .hk.

If you are based outside of Hong Kong you can register directly under the second level .hk. You do not need a local presence in Hong Kong to do this.

If you are registered as a business in Hong Kong, you can register under the third level .com.hk, but you must provide a copy of a "Business Registration Certificate" from the Inland Revenue Department of the HKSAR Government, or a "Certificate of Registration of Overseas Company" from the Companies Registry of the HKSAR Government.

There are several sub-domains under .hk:

  • .idv.hk
  • .com.hk
  • .net.hk
  • .edu.hk
  • .org.hk
  • .gov.hk
.edu.hk and .gov.hk are reserved for Hong Kong educational institutions, and government departments respectively.

.org.hk is reserved for registered or approved not-for-profit organisations in HKSAR, you need to provide documentary proof of this.

.net.hk is reserved for entities managing network infrastructure, machines and services with a licence from the Office of Telecommunications Authority of the HKSAR Government.

.idv.hk is designated for Individuals aged 11 or above with HKID card.

Should any legal proceedings begin in relation to the domain name, or you receive any notification of any claim, action or demand relating to the name, you must inform the .hk registry straight away, in writing.

There are several words which can not be used in a domain name, these are as follows:

  • government
  • bank
  • insurance
  • assurance
The following are also forbidden from registration in a domain name:
  • 1 character words
  • generic top-level domains
  • full names or abbreviations of all local regions or districts in Hong Kong
  • 2-character country codes as defined in ISO 3166
  • popular surnames or family names.
More information about this, and lists of reserved names can be found by Clicking Here.


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