Browse and register domain names in .IE extension in Ireland

Registration of Irish domains with EuropeID

.IE regulations synopsis:

International companies (Non-Irish) are required to demonstrate intent of conducting business in or with Ireland. This is usually done by supplying documentation which we will help you draft.

Annual domain charge: EUR 244.00

DNS Service/Web forwarding is included, at no additional cost.

Full regulations for .IE

Applicants from outside Ireland must demonstrate intent of doing business in Ireland.

Examples of documentation that will qualify (one item is required):
- clients in Ireland
- suppliers in Ireland
- planned or ongoiung marketing in Ireland
- an Irish trademark, including EU/Ohim or WIPO.
- written statement from an Irish business partner, bank, lawyer, authority or similar.
- a letter of intent on company letterhead explaining the reasons for wanting an .IE domain.
- any additional documentation you have which may prove useful. Contact us first.

FAQ for domain names in .IE and Ireland
Is local company in Ireland required?
NO
No, it is not necessary to have a local company in Ireland in order to get a .IE domain name registered.
Is it necessary to have a local administrative contact in Ireland?
NO
No, it is not necessary to have a local administrative contact in Ireland to register a .IE domain name.
Are trademarks applicable in Ireland?
YES
If you are a holder of a registered trademark in Ireland, this may be helpful in certain registrations. Please contact us for further details.
Is Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) offered?
NO
Registration of .IE IDN domain names with non-ASCII characters is not possible.
Are generic domains available for .IE domains?
YES
No restrictions, but generally the Irish domain authority might have a list of blocked/reserved names (i.e., geographic, political and other names) which cannot be registered.
How long does it take to register a .IE domain name?
2 day/s
Usually, it does not take longer than [RegTime] to register a .IE domain in Ireland. We will submit the application as soon as possible. However, we cannot offer guarantees as we have no impact on the speed of the Irish domain authority once the domain application has been submitted.
What is the minimum number of characters a .IE domain name can consist of?
1
Applications for .IE domain names with less than 1 characters cannot be accepted.
What is the maximum number of characters a .IE domain name can consist of?
63
Applications for .IE domain names with more than 63 characters cannot be accepted.
Is it possible to register more than one Irish domain name?
YES, unlimited
It is possible for one applicant to register an unlimited number of Irish .IE domain names.

How to transfer domain names to EuropeID?

Required info:

  • List the domains you wish to have transferred to EuropeID into the box
  • Enter your name and email address
  • Press Send. A representative from EuropeID Support will contact you in order to process the domain transfer request

Additional info:

  • If you have Authorisation Codes ready, include these. If not, you can provide them later
  • If possible and relevant, please unlock the domains, so they are ready for transfer
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.IE domain names .IE domains

Domain suffix: .IE
Country: Ireland
Location: Europe
.IE info rating:
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Minor local requirements apply

International companies (Non-Irish) are required to demonstrate intent of conducting business in or with Ireland. This is usually done by supplying documentation which we will help you draft.

.IE domain names pricing:

1 Year registration: EUR 244.00
Renewal: EUR 244.00

Payment options:

Accepted payment methods for .IE domain names include Visa, Master Card, JCB, DanKort, PayPal, Visa Electron, Maestro, UnionPay, American Express, RuPay, BC, Diners Club International, Discover, Elo, Troy and wire transfer.

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Visa-e Maestro Unionpay RuPay Bc
 Diners Club International Discover Troy wire transfer
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If you need more information or have questions about the .IE domain registration or transfer, please contact us at or via phone on: +44 (0) 20 4571 1971.

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