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.bn Domain: Brunei ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.bn is the country-code top-level domain for Brunei.

Overview

.bn is the country-code top-level domain for Brunei, in Asia. It is managed by the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI).

Registrants need a presence in Brunei; for example .com.bn requires a legal representative in the country.

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: Mostly .com.bn, .edu.bn, .gov.bn, .net.bn, .org.bn.

Before you buy a .bn 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 .bn?

.bn is the country-code top-level domain for Brunei.

Who runs the .bn domain?

The .bn registry is managed by Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI).

Can I register a .bn domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .bn 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 .bn as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .bn as a signal that a site targets Brunei.

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

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