HK domain zone / Hong Kong
Overview
The domain HK is the official domain of Hong Kong (Asia).
Hong Kong is located on the southeastern coast of China.
Recommendations
HK domain is recommended for websites related to Hong Kong or containing relevant information, for companies and individuals located in Hong Kong or emerging to local market and for everyone interested in this domain zone.
Limitations
Domain names in HK domain zone may be registered both by companies and resident individuals of any country of the world.
COM.HK domain zone is available only for companies incorporated in Hong Kong.
Such words as 'government' and words of similar meaning may be used in domain names only by state authorities of Hong Kong. In order to register such domain, documents confirming a status of organization should be provided.
Such words as 'insurance', 'assurance' and other words of similar meaning may be used in domain names only by organizations duly authorized for insurance activities in Hong Kong.
Such words as 'bank' and other words of similar meaning may be used in domain names only by organizations duly authorized for banking activities in Hong Kong.
Such words as 'military' and other words of similar meaning may be used only by military facilities of Hong Kong. In order to register such domain names, relevant documents confirming a status of organization should be provided..
HK domain zone administration is entitled to suspend registration of new registered domain names from time to time and to reserve such names (unavailable for standard registration).
Also, HK domain zone administration may decline any application for domain name for technical and legal reasons.
In the above cases, domain registration costs are returned minus 100% payment return fee.
Trustee service / Local presence
If you are an individual or company is not resident in Hong Kong, we perform registration of a COM.HK domain name you require for your representative and provide you full control of your domain name. We guarantee that it doesn't affect your right to control your domain in any way, including its possible transfer to another person or company.
This service is free of charge.
Registration term
Usually the domain HK is available for use in 2-10 business days after receipt of payment and all necessary documents.
Maximal registration term for this domain zone is 21 business days after receipt of payment and all necessary documents.
Transfer
Currently, only new domains may be registered in this domain zone. You may not transfer your domain to our service from another registrar.
Information in WHOIS
Full information of domain owners (name, full address, fax, e-mail) is displayed in WHOIS.
Currently, HK domain zone administration does not render official services to hide information on domain owners.















