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.bt Domain: Bhutan ccTLD Guide
.bt is the country-code top-level domain for Bhutan.
Overview
.bt is the country-code top-level domain for Bhutan, in Asia. It is managed by the Ministry of Information and Communications.
Only businesses and legal entities may register, including foreign companies with a trade licence or matching trademark; individuals are not accepted.
Who can register
Only businesses and other legal entities qualify; individuals cannot register.
Second-level endings: Also .com.bt, .edu.bt, .net.bt, .org.bt, .gov.bt.
Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The registry's website is www.nic.bt. The official record for .bt is in the IANA root zone database.
Before you buy a .bt 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?
Weighing up a specific .bt name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.
Frequently asked questions
What country is .bt?
.bt is the country-code top-level domain for Bhutan.
Who runs the .bt domain?
The .bt registry is managed by Ministry of Information and Communications.
Can I register a .bt domain from another country?
Only businesses and other legal entities qualify; individuals cannot register.
Does Google treat .bt as a country domain?
Yes. Google normally treats .bt as a signal that a site targets Bhutan.
Compare and explore
Compare .bt side by side with other extensions, or browse more in Asia:
Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · nic.bt · www.101domain.com · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.
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