.UK – Second-level domains launched today – 10th June 2014
It is now possible to register .UK second-level domain names that do not have an equivalent name already registered as a .CO.UK or a .ORG.UK on a first-come, first served basis.
Holders of existing third-level .UK domains (.CO.UK, .ORG.UK, etc.) registered before 08:00hrs on 10 June 2014 will be offered the second-level equivalent of their current domain and will be given five years to decide whether they want to use it in addition to, or instead of their existing third-level domain.
The registration rules for second-level .UK domains will be essentially the same as for existing .CO.UK and .ORG.UK domains, with the following two exceptions:
• An address for service in the UK will be required for overseas registrants (which Com Laude can provide); and
• PO Boxes will not be allowed in the address.
Pricing for new domains will be GBP 3.50 per year for single year registrations and GBP 2.50 per year for multi-year registrations. Com Laude fees are additional and VAT will be added where applicable.
Com Laude offers corporate domain name management and online trademark protection for corporations worldwide. In addition, Com Laude offers the advice brand owners need in order to formulate a sharp strategy with regard to domain name registration in all the new gTLDs at the second level.
