What is a .eg domain?
.eg is the contry code ccTLD domain of Egypt. In a simple way a EG domain name serves to identify you with a name, product, brand, ... in the Internet through a web page or other services such as email.
Why register a .eg domain?
Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It is world-renowned for millennia-old pyramids, royal tombs, mosques and other monumental landmarks. Oil and gas is the primary driver of Egypt’s economy. Tourism is the secondary source of income. Majority of visitors are coming from Germany, Great Britain and Russia.
Why invest in Egypt? Investors have many opportunities to capitalize on tourism. The country is an exotic destination that is visited by millions of people every year. Also, the economy of Egypt is resilient and able to withstand financial and political issues over the years. Finally, Egyptians have a high reputation for their skills and knowledge making them an ideal option for companies seeking overseas workforce.
Before you invest in Egypt, it is important to have a registered .eg domain website. This will benefit your company in the following ways:
- .eg domain creates an instant connection between your business and Egypt. If you want an easy entry point to the Egyptian online market, using the country’s official ccTLD can help you achieve that goal. It makes your brand name identifiable to local consumers. This is an essential factor in brand promotion.
- .eg domain makes your website professional and credible. Did you know that digital consumers trust websites that are connected to their country? Hence, using Egypt’s ccTLD can drive more Egyptians to your business.
- .eg domain can help you engage in a fair business competition. It shows that you have long-term plans to conduct business in Egypt which is good for your company’s online reputation. It is one factor to look at if you want to make your business sustainable and successful.
- .eg domain can clearly define your target audience. From the marketing stand point, this is extremely important in order to avoid wasted funds and efforts on internet users that are not your ideal customer. By using a ccTLD, you can focus on the right audience and close more deals.
- .eg domain can enhance your organic optimization techniques. ccTLDs are Google-friendly and its main purpose is to indicate the location and target audience of your web page. This is crucial in local SEO and can help generate quality leads.
What are the registration requirements for .eg domains?
In order to register .eg domains, the domain owner must meet the following requirements:
- The owner must be a company incorporated in any country.
- The owner must have a trademark registered in any country, that matches the domain name.
.COM.EG:
In order to register .COM.EG domains, the domain owner must meet one or more of the following requirements:
- The owner must be a company whose name exactly matches the domain name. The company may be incorporated in any country; or
- The owner must have a trademark whose name matches the domain name (the trademark may be registered in any country).
If you are unable to meet any of these requirements, we can file a quick trademark for you at an additional cost of US $ 685. This process can take up to 4 weeks.
.eg Requirements
Restrictions / Allocation Rules:
Owner:
In order to register a .EG domain name, the owner must be a legal entity and own a registered trademark covering the Egyptian territory (Documents will be requested).
Generic terms are not allowed : the domain name must have a link with the owner (company name, trademark, line of business...).
The Registry reserves the right to deny the registration.
Due to the complexity, we accept only domain name registrations using our local contact service which is free of charge for this extension.
.eg Price
Register | SG$530.00/yr |
Renew | SG$530.00/yr |
Transfer | SG$530.00/yr |
.eg Registry Information
- TLD Type: ccTLDs
- Country / Region: Egypt
- Registry: Egyptian Universities Network (EUN) Supreme Council of Universities
.eg Domain Information
TLD Type | ccTLD, Egypt |
Minimum Length | 2 characters |
Maximum Length | 63 characters |
Minimum Registration Period | 1 year(s) |
Maximum Registration Period | 10 year(s) |
IDN Supported | No |
WHOIS Privacy Available | Yes |
DNSSEC Supported | No |
Realtime Registration | Yes |
Registration Restrictions | In order to complete the registration, the owner must sign an authorization letter and send it back to us together with a copy of the trademark certificate. The registration delay can vary according to paperwork processing. Restrictions / Allocation Rules: Owner: In order to register a .EG domain name, the owner must be a legal entity and own a registered trademark covering the Egyptian territory (Documents will be requested). Generic terms are not allowed : the domain name must have a link with the owner (company name, trademark, line of business...). The Registry reserves the right to deny the registration. Due to the complexity, we accept only domain name registrations using our local contact service which is free of charge for this extension. |
Proof of Document Required | No |
Trustee Service Available | No |
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