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.ba Domain: Bosnia and Herzegovina ccTLD Guide
.ba is the country-code top-level domain for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Overview
.ba is the country-code top-level domain for Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Europe. It is managed by the University Tele-Informatic Center (UTIC).
Companies worldwide can register with a company registration or VAT number, but individuals must prove local presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Who can register
Individuals need a local presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina; companies from abroad can register with a company registration or VAT number.
Second-level endings: Also .edu.ba, .gov.ba, .net.ba, .org.ba, .mil.ba.
Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The official record for .ba is in the IANA root zone database.
Before you buy a .ba name
- Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
- Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
- Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
- Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?
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Frequently asked questions
What country is .ba?
.ba is the country-code top-level domain for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Who runs the .ba domain?
The .ba registry is managed by University Tele-Informatic Center (UTIC).
Can I register a .ba domain from another country?
Individuals need a local presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina; companies from abroad can register with a company registration or VAT number.
Does Google treat .ba as a country domain?
Yes. Google normally treats .ba as a signal that a site targets Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Compare and explore
Compare .ba side by side with other extensions, or browse more in Europe:
Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · icannwiki.org · www.eurodns.com · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.
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