Register a .bi Domain in Burundi
.bi is a country-code domain that is often used globally as a more generic brand signal for business intelligence. It can work well when you want the short feel of a ccTLD without making the whole site feel limited to one local market.
A .bi identity customers recognize
.bi is a country-code domain that is often used globally as a more generic brand signal for business intelligence. It can work well when you want the short feel of a ccTLD without making the whole site feel limited to one local market.
SoxDomains helps you confirm availability, prepare any required registration details, and connect the domain to DNS, hosting, email, and security services.
Recommended uses for .bi
- Business Intelligence websites
- Business Intelligence services
- Business Intelligence campaigns
- professional email
.bi is Burundi's ccTLD, but data teams also use it as shorthand for business intelligence, analytics dashboards, and reporting platforms.
Useful facts about Burundi
Understand the market behind this extension and use these facts to plan a more relevant digital presence.
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Languages
- Kirundi, French
- Currency
- BIF
- Internet use
- 20-50%
- Major cities
- Gitega
Your .bi domain in four clear steps
Start with the name. Add only the services you need, then complete one secure checkout.
Find a domain
Search for the .bi name that fits your business, product, or project.
Add to cart
Choose your registration term and submit the registrant details.
Add services
Pair the domain with hosting, SSL, or professional email.
Pay and launch
Complete payment and manage DNS, renewal, and transfer settings from SoxDomains.
Turn your domain into a working business
A domain is the address. Add the essentials to make it secure, fast, and ready for customers.
Web Hosting
Publish your site with managed hosting and connect your .bi domain in one account.
View hostingSSL Certificate
Protect visitor data, enable HTTPS, and give customers a safer browsing experience.
View SSLBusiness Email
Use an address at your own domain to keep every customer conversation on brand.
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.bi domain pricing
Compare the main domain services first, then review required local-presence services and optional account features.
| Service | Price | Billing | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| RegistrationStart here | $99.50/yr | per year | New domain registration |
| Renewal | $99.50/yr | per year | Renew before expiration |
| Transfer | $112.95/yr | One time | Authorization code may be required |
| Setup fee | transfer $30.71 | When applicable | Registry setup fee charged for the listed operation |
| Included management features | |||
| DNS management | Included | Account feature | Manage records and nameservers |
| WHOIS privacy | Not available | 1 year | Not automatically available for this extension |
Registration Requirements
Each registry sets its own rules. These are the main items to understand before submitting your .bi domain.
We help with the details. Our team reviews your information before it is sent for registration or transfer.
Is there any other information needed to register a .bi domain?
Please contact [email protected] to request availability.
Are Individual .bi domain registrations allowed?
Yes
Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .bi?
Yes
Are some .bi domain names restricted?
Yes Generic names, trademarks owned by third parties, vulgar, sexual or pornographic names are prohibited. For complete restrictions see FAQs.
About the .bi registry setup
Use this data as a planning guide. Final registry rules, eligibility, premium pricing, and transfer behavior are confirmed during order processing.
- TLD
- .bi
- Type
- ccTLD
- Registration
- $99.50 / yr
- Renewal
- $99.50 / yr
- Transfer
- $112.95 / yr
- Time to Register
- 2 Days
- Registration Period
- Usually 1 - 10 years when supported
- Private Registration
- Not automatically available for this extension
- Trustee / Proxy Service
- Available only when the registry allows it
- Individuals Can Register
- Yes
- Businesses Can Register
- Yes
- Registry
- NIC BI
- Information Updated
- Reviewed - 2026-07-19
- Setup Fees
- transfer $30.71
- IANA Record
- View the IANA record
- Official Registry Policy
- Read the official registry policy
Information reviewed against an official source · 2026-07-19.
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.bi Domain FAQ
Common questions before registering this domain name.
.bi domain names are available for 1-10 years.
The domain registration time frame for .bi during general availability is 2 Days.
.bi Domain Names must: have minimum of 3 and a maximum of 63 characters;begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;neither begin with, nor end with a dash;not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.bi); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.bi).
DNSSEC is not available for .bi domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
Trustee Service is not available for .bi extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .bi requirements before a transfer out can be started.
No. At present the .bi domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again.
.bi is a country-code domain that is often used globally as a more generic brand signal for business intelligence. It can work well when you want the short feel of a ccTLD without making the whole site feel limited to one local market.