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.bg Domain: Bulgaria ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.bg is the country-code top-level domain for Bulgaria.

Overview

.bg is the country-code top-level domain for Bulgaria, in Europe. It is managed by Register.BG.

Requires a company based in Bulgaria or the EU, though foreign buyers can use a registrar's trustee service for a fee.

Who can register

Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.

Second-level endings: Also single-letter third-level names such as a.bg.

Before you buy a .bg 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 .bg?

.bg is the country-code top-level domain for Bulgaria.

Who runs the .bg domain?

The .bg registry is managed by Register.BG.

Can I register a .bg domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .bg generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.

Does Google treat .bg as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .bg as a signal that a site targets Bulgaria.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · register.domains · support.nominus.com · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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