What is a .com.au domain?
.com.au is the commercial second-level domain under Australia's .au namespace, administered by auDA. It is the default ending for Australian businesses and requires an Australian presence.
.com.au £20.00/yr
Australian customers trust .com.au, it is a strong local-search signal and the eligibility rules keep the namespace credible.
Prices correct as at 22 August 2026 in GBP. The exact first-year and renewal cost is confirmed at checkout in the secure client portal.
About the .com.au domain
Who is it for?
Australian companies, sole traders and online shops, and international businesses with a registered Australian entity or trade mark.
Why choose it?
Australian customers trust .com.au, it is a strong local-search signal and the eligibility rules keep the namespace credible.
Serving Australia? See the local domain services page.
.com.au domain information
| Registration | £20.00 per year |
| Transfer in | £20.00 |
| Renewal | £20.00 per year |
| Registration period | 1 to 5 years |
| Privacy protection | Not applicable — auDA publishes limited registrant data |
| Eligibility | Requires an Australian ABN, ACN or registered trade mark, and the name must match or relate to the registrant |
| Internationalised names (IDN) | No |
| DNSSEC | Yes |
Why register your .com.au domain with TK WebHosts
Registered in your name
You remain the registrant. We handle setup and renewals without locking the domain away from you.
Renewal shown up front
Registration, transfer and renewal prices are listed before you buy, not discovered at renewal time.
Practical technical support
DNS, email records and website pointing are configured by the same team that registers the domain.
One management route
Domains, hosting and email sit in one client portal with one support contact.
How to choose a good .com.au name
Start with the brand
Use the business or product name so the address is recognised immediately.
Keep it short
Names under three words are easier to say, type and remember.
Avoid confusion
Skip hyphens, numbers and unusual spellings unless they are part of the brand.
Think about the audience
Choose the ending that matches where customers are and what they expect.
Check names and rights
Look for existing trade marks and social handles before committing.
Act when it is right
Good names are registered quickly; secure it as soon as the decision is made.
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What do I need to register a .com.au domain?
An Australian Business Number, Australian Company Number or an Australian trade mark, and the domain must match or be closely related to that name or business.
Can a UK or US company register .com.au?
Only with an Australian registration or an Australian trade mark. We confirm eligibility before you pay.
Should I register .au as well as .com.au?
Direct .au registration opened in 2022. Businesses that want both should register them together so the shorter name cannot be taken by someone else.
How long can I register a .com.au domain for?
Between one and five years.