Middle East

What you need to register a .com.qa domain

.com.qa helps businesses and organizations signal a real connection to Qatar. It is a strong fit for local content, regional ecommerce, public information, professional services, and global brands building trust in that market.

ccTLDQatar
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration time1 Week
Extension typeccTLD
Associated country or territoryQatar
Registration length1 year(s)
Local presence serviceNo
Available to individualsNo
Available to organizationsYes
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Registration requirements

Use accurate and current information. The registry may ask SoxDomains to confirm supporting details.

Is there a special use for .com.qa?

No

Is there any other information needed to register a .com.qa domain?

Yes Domains contrary to the culture and values of Qatar are not allowed. All .com.qa domains must be hosted locally within Qatar. We apply local Qatar Name Servers at no extra cost if you select SoxDomains's default nameservers. Please note that DNS record management for our local solution will be handled via a support ticket.

Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .com.qa?

Yes Registration is for economic and commercial companies in Qatar only. An annual management fee is required on registration and renewals of .QA domains and will be added during checkout. For local companies of Qatar, the following documentation is required for .COM.QA: A valid (not expired) Commercial Registration Certificate or Qatari trademark on file at all times A letter signed by company authorized person Company ID /Establishment ID to verify signature Registrant name should be the company name A management fee will be required annually

Are Individual .com.qa domain registrations allowed?

No

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .com.qa?

Yes

Are some .com.qa domain names restricted?

Yes Violating rights of third parties, names and activities contrary to morality, religion, and against the laws of Qatar are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.

Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .com.qa?

No

Private Registration service available?

No

.com.qa Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

What is the registration term allowed for .com.qa domain names?

.com.qa domain names are available for 1 year(s).

How long does it take to register my .com.qa domain name?

The domain registration time frame for .com.qa during general availability is 1 Week.

What are the characters and valid character lengths for .com.qa domain names?

.com.qa Domain Names must: have minimum of 2 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.com.qa); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.com.qa).

What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .com.qa domain?

DNSSEC is not available for .com.qa 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.

What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .com.qa?

Trustee Service is not available for .com.qa extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

Can I transfer out my .com.qa domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?

Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .com.qa requirements before a transfer out can be started.

Can I hide my .com.qa registration information (Private Registration)?

No. At present the .com.qa 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.

What is the grace period for .com.qa domain name?

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.

Who is the registry that manages .com.qa domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .com.qa Top Level Domain is Qatar Communications Regulatory Authority. You may visit them at https://www.cra.gov.qa/Services/Domains.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Qatar Communications Regulatory Authority

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