Tailored ‘.hk’ Domain Name Categories for Various Community Sectors

.hk

Easy-to-remember domain name for any company, organization or person aged 11 or above (e.g. myname.hk)

.idv.hk

For Hong Kong ID cardholders aged 11 or above (e.g. myname.idv.hk)

.com.hk

For commercial entities with Business Registration Certificates OR Certificates of Registration of Overseas Company (e.g. mycompany.com.hk)

.net.hk

For entities managing network infrastructure, machines and services with PNETS (IVANS/ISP) licenses from OFTA (e.g. mycompany.net.hk)

.edu.hk

For educational organizations with Certificates of Registration of School OR other approved institutions of the same nature (e.g. myorganization.edu.hk)

.org.hk

For non-profit-making organizations registered with the Companies Registry OR with Certificates of Registration of Society OR other relevant documentary proofs (e.g. myorganization.org.hk)

.gov.hk

For bureaux and departments of the HKSAR Government (e.g. department.gov.hk)

Benefits of Using ‘.hk’ Domain Names

Professional Image

Enhance your organization image (e.g. mycompany.hk) and credibility, and your communication channels with your clients / associates.

Unique Identification

Distinguish your Hong Kong origin. Preserve and protect your identity and/or brand online.

Efficient Local Support

High standard local customer service in Hong Kong.

Secure Administrator

HKIRC is endorsed by the HKSAR Government.

Eligibility & Required Documents

Eligibility & Required Documents for Different Categories of .hk and .香港 Domain Name

Domain Category

Eligible Applicant

Examples of Document

Domain Category

.hk / .香港

Eligible Applicant

Any local or overseas entity is eligible to register

Examples of Document

Document submission may not be required during the initial application stage.

However, HKIRC may request supporting documents for verification on a sample-check basis if necessary.

For individual type domains: A copy of a local or overseas individual identity certificate, or

For organizational type domains: A copy of a local or overseas business registration certificate issued by the relevant local authority.

Domain Category

.com.hk / .公司.香港

Eligible Applicant

Commercial entities registered in HKSAR

Examples of Document

Business Registration Certificate (BR)：A copy issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of the HKSAR, provided the entity is not registered as a branch. The organization name must correspond to the head office, not a branch office; or
Certificate of Registration of Overseas Company：A copy issued by the Companies Registry (CR) of the HKSAR; or
Certificate of Registration of Non-Hong Kong Company：A copy issued by the Companies Registry (CR) of the HKSAR; or
Other documentary proof as required for applications of the following domain names:

.org.hk / .組織.香港

.edu.hk / .教育.香港

.net.hk / .網絡.香港

.gov.hk / .政府.香港

In addition, applicants must submit a duly signed Application Letter (bearing the organizational chop) that clearly states the reason for selecting .com.hk.

Domain Category

.org.hk / .組織.香港

Eligible Applicant

The Registrant must provide documentary proof that it falls within one of the following categories when applying to register a .org.hk, .組織.hk or .組織.香港 Domain Name:

organisations or trusts registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (charitable institutions or trusts of a public character),
registered not-for-profit trade unions or other unions,
not-for-profit owners’ corporations,
not-for-profit hospitals and nursing homes,
childcare centres of a non-profit nature,
not-for-profit trade or industry associations or chambers,
statutory bodies established by ordinance or gazette notice,
government departments of the HKSAR, and
any other reputable not-for-profit organisation accepted by HKIRC provided that it can demonstrate substantive non-profit operations.

To strengthen public trust and minimize the risk of misuse or misleading applications, HKIRC will introduce an updated. ORG.HK domain registration policy. Effective from 5 Oct 2026, only non-profit organizations that meet the revised eligibility criteria will be eligible to apply for .ORG.HK domains. Private companies or organizations which declare no dividend per share under their constitutional documents will no longer be eligible to apply for a .ORG.HK domain, unless they otherwise meet the revised eligibility criteria.

Examples of Document

A copy of the Tax Exemption Letter issued by Inland Revenue Department (IRD) that shows the organisation is a charity or not-for-profit organisation (under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance).
A copy of the Certificate of Registration for Trade Unions or other Unions.
A copy of Certificate of Registration of Owners’ Corporation under Building Management Ordinance.
A copy of Registration of a Hospital / Nursing Home (under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance).
A copy of the Certificate of Registration of a Child Care Centre and a Letter issued by the applicant declaring the centre is of not-for-profit nature.
A copy of ordinance/gazette mentioned the establishment of the organisation and a duly signed Application Letter (with organizational chop) issued by the organisation.
A copy of Business Registration Certificate or a copy of Certificate of Incorporation together with a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association (or the Articles of Association under the New Company Ordinance with effect from 3 Mar 2014) showing that the company is Limited By Guarantee.
A duly signed Application Letter (with Government’s department’s chop) issued by a Government Department of the HKSAR.
Other valid document proving the not-for-profit nature of the organisation and accepted by HKIRC.

Domain Category

.edu.hk / .教育.香港

Eligible Applicant

Registered schools, tertiary institutions and other approved educational institutions in Hong Kong

Examples of Document

Registered Schools

Certificate of a School: A copy issued by the Education Bureau of the HKSAR, and
Application Letter: A written application letter issued by the school, duly signed by the principal with the school chop, and
Principal's Identity Document: A copy of the principal's identity certificate;

Educational Institution Established by Law

A copy of the Ordinance: Showing that your institute is established by law, and
Application Letter: Issued by your institute

Registered Course

A copy of the Certificate of Registration of a course: issued by Education Bureau of HKSARG

Nursery or Pre-primary Education Provider

A copy of the Certificate of Education: for Nurseries Running Educare Services or Pre-Primary Curriculum for Children between 2 to 6 years old

Other Proof: Any other valid document accepted by HKIRC that demonstrates the organisation is an approved educational institution in Hong Kong.

Domain Category

.net.hk / .網絡.香港

Eligible Applicant

Entities managing network infrastructure, machines and services with a licence from the Office of the Communications Authority of the HKSARG

Examples of Document

Business Registration Certificate (BR): A copy of the Business Registration Certificate, and
SBO Licence (Class 3): A copy of the Services-Based Operator (“SBO”) Licence of type “Class 3” issued by the Office of the Communications Authority of the Government of the HKSAR, indicating that the licensee is managing network infrastructure, machines, and services.

By 2011, PNETS (IVANS/ISP), FTNS, and Fixed Carrier licences had legally expired and been fully transitioned to SBO licences (Class 3).

Domain Category

.gov.hk / .政府.香港

Eligible Applicant

Bureaux or Departments of the HKSARG

Examples of Document

Subject to the endorsement by the Digital Policy Office of HKSARG

Domain Category

.idv.hk / .個人.香港

Eligible Applicant

Residents of the HKSAR

Examples of Document

Proof of Identity: A copy of Hong Kong Identity (HKID) card or other documentary proof of residency in the HKSAR.
Other Acceptable Documentary Proof: Official documents such as Hong Kong driving licence, passport, or identity card.
For the registration of .個人.香港, the domain name you selected shall be your legal name.

HKDNR may request more document as needed.

Types of Application / Contract Period	Per Chinese-English Bundle (for 2nd level domain name .hk & .香港)(HK$)	Per Chinese-English Bundle (for 3rd level individual type domain name .idv.hk & .個人.香港)(HK$)	Per Chinese-English Bundle (for 3rd level government type domain name .gov.hk & .政府.香港)(HK$)	Per Chinese-English Bundle (for 3rd level organizational or educational type domain name .com.hk, .net.hk, .org.hk, .edu.hk, .公司.香港, .網絡.香港, .組織.香港, .教育.香港)(HK$)
Registration / Renewal / Unbundling of Domain Names : – for 1-year contract – for 2-year contract – for 3-year contract – for 5-year contract	$250 $500 $625 $1000	$150 $280 $380 $550	$125 $250 $375 $625	$200 $400 $500 $800
Transfer of Domain Name	$500 + Renewal Fee	$500 + Renewal Fee	$500 + Renewal Fee	$500 + Renewal Fee
Modification of Name Server	No charge	No charge	$200(for domain names registered under the old agreement (HKNIC Registration Agreement Version 1.x or 2.xx))	$200(for domain names registered under the old agreement (HKNIC Registration Agreement Version 1.x or 2.xx))
Late Charge	$200 (during blackout period)	$100 (during blackout period)	$125 (during blackout period)	$200 (during blackout period)
Bundling of Domain Names	No charge	No charge	No charge (Domain names registered under the old agreement are not entitled to bundling)	No charge (Domain names registered under the old agreement are not entitled to bundling)
Other Special Services	On request	On request	On request	On request

Payments for successful requests are non-refundable. Please contact HKDNR for refund of payments for unsuccessful requests.

Note

The above fee schedule is for normal application. For special requests involving our additional work (e.g. vetting of eligibility for password application), special handling fee will be levied. The special handling fee will be billed separately.

HKDNR

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