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.la Domain: Laos ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.la is the country-code top-level domain for Laos.

Overview

Used by some Los Angeles businesses and for names ending in "la".

.la is the country code for Laos (Lao People's Democratic Republic). Its Los Angeles association is purely marketing.

Who can register

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Before you buy a .la 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 .la?

.la is the country-code top-level domain for Laos.

Who runs the .la domain?

The .la registry is managed by LA Names Corporation (Lao National Internet Committee).

Can I register a .la domain from another country?

Generally open to registrants worldwide.

Does Google treat .la as a country domain?

Google treats .la as a generic ending, like .com, rather than as a signal for Laos.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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